Florida Silver Alert canceled after missing Clermont man found safe

UPDATE: A Florida Silver Alert issued on Wednesday for a missing Clermont, Florida man has been canceled. Forrest Waldy, 80, was located and is safe after an hours-long search. He had been diagnosed with dementia and was considered to be endangered. 

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Waldy has gray hair and blue eyes.  He stands 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and weighs approximately 220 pounds.  

Waldy was last seen in the 1200 block of Zeek Ridge St. in Clermont around 12:20 p.m.  He was wearing black Bermuda shorts, a white t-shirt, and black sneakers.  He left driving a 2020 gray GMC SUV bearing Florida tag BVNK73.

Authorities said he has been known to have violent tendencies so approach with caution. If you see him or if he is located, please call the Clermont Police Department via Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 352-343-2101, or 911.