Bonn police say a missing senior was found well after hours in a dense forest area near Heiderhof. The older man, a resident of a senior care facility in Bonn, left the home unnoticed during the day on Friday, 13 November 2026. Because he was not dressed for the cold weather, police launched extensive search and manhunt measures at once. With the wooded area close to the facility and darkness setting in, officers used a trained tracking dog, a so-called Mantrailer, to help narrow the search. A police helicopter was also deployed because it could spot the missing man in difficult terrain. After the helicopter crew located the senior lying on the forest floor, police units from the Bad Godesberg station managed to reach him. Officers found him to be responsive and outwardly uninjured. Firefighters supported the operation by clearing a route through the forest and helping transport the man using a special forest rescue vehicle. He was then taken to hospital for further medical examination. Police have not reported any arrest, charges, or a suspect. The search has ended with the man found and taken for checks.