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Manatee County military veteran, 67, found safe

Robert Shea was last seen at 9:30 a.m. Friday by his wife when she left home in the 3800 block of Sunset Colony Cove in Ellenton.
Robert Shea was last seen at 9:30 a.m. Friday by his wife when she left home in the 3800 block of Sunset Colony Cove in Ellenton.

MANATEE -- A missing 67-year-old Manatee County military veteran was found safe Saturday, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Robert Shea was found in Hillsborough County and has returned home.

The Ellenton resident reportedly suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, severe panic attacks, has a history of strokes and is required to take daily medication to control his high blood pressure.

He has become lost three times in the past two years, according to the report.

This story was originally published April 22, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Manatee County military veteran, 67, found safe ."

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