“We are happy to let everyone know we have found Mr. Yohnke. A local resident spotted him near the edge of a wooded area. He has been transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive,” Kane County Lt. Pat Gengler said via Facebook.

“Again, thank you to everyone who took the time to share the post and spread the word. It is reassuring to know that when we need to get the word out about a situation there are so many people willing to help.”

In a Tuesday afternoon press release, Gengler said a resident on Lisa Lane in Elgin Township called the Sheriff’s Office at around 2:50 p.m. to report that she found Yohnke in her back yard. He was lying on the ground near the edge of her property near the heavily wooded area. Deputies are not sure as to the reason why he left the house without notifying his family.

Sheriff Don Kramer thanked the search team volunteers and emergency responders who assisted in this search, and the public for helping to get the word out.

“This is a great example of the public and emergency responders working together to try to help someone in need,” the press release said.