Missing Palmetto man found safe in Mississippi

MANATEE -- A 25-year-old Palmetto man suffering from depression and suicidal tendencies that had been reported missing Wednesday has been found safe, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

On Friday, Samuel J. Ralston was found in Mississippi and reported to be doing Ok, according to a news release. He was reported missing Wednesday when family they realized at 6:30 a.m. that Ralston had left at some point in the night and headed in an unknown direction.

This story was originally published January 29, 2016 at 11:56 AM with the headline "Missing Palmetto man found safe in Mississippi ."