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Man Missing In Butte County Found Safe

PHILBROOK (CBS13) - The man who was missing for two days in Butte County has been found safe.

Authorities began looking for 65-year-old Wayne Carteron after he drove his pickup truck to the Philbrook area to cut down a Christmas tree on Wednesday and did not return.

According to KRCR-TV, Cateron was found in a cabin several miles away from where his truck was discovered.

The Butte County Sheriff's Department broke the news of his discovery around 2 p.m.

"We are happy to report that Search and Rescue crews have located Wayne Cateron alive and well. Thank you to everyone who assisted with the search."

 

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