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Missing elderly bicyclist found alive in Kandiyohi County

Shortly after launching a search party Wednesday afternoon in Spicer, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said Donald Leroy Wieberdink, 83, was found alive. More details are expected later.

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Donald Leroy Wieberdink

SPICER — An 83-year-old man was reported missing Tuesday afternoon after last being seen riding his bicycle near Spicer, was found alive Wednesday.

In a brief update, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office said that Donald Leroy Wieberdink was found at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday.

He was reportedly suffering from sunburn and possible dehydration and emergency medical personnel were checking him out.

Wieberdink, who is an avid bicyclist who can ride more than 20 miles in a day, was last seen around noon Tuesday. Ground searches were conducted during the night in Kandiyohi County and Meeker County and at around 5 p.m. Wednesday a search party utilizing members of the public was launched in Spicer.

Additional information is expected to be released later tonight.

Carolyn Lange is a features writer at the West Central Tribune. She can be reached at clange@wctrib.com or 320-894-9750
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