(CNN) A missing fisherman has been found alive after spending 17 nights in the Oregon wilderness, according to police. Harry Burleigh, from Roseburg, Oregon, was reported missing the evening of May 7 by his wife, Stacy, after he failed to return home from a camping trip in the Toketee area. His wife, Stacy, shared updates on the search efforts in a community Facebook group , stating at times there were 40 volunteers from eight counties participating in the mission. "This was the outcome we all have been looking for in this case," said Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. At least 18 entities assisted in the recovery of Burleigh, according to the news release.

Source: CNN May 24, 2021 21:11 UTC