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Cornwall missing mobility scooter man found 23 miles away Cornwall missing mobility scooter man found 23 miles away
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A man who sparked a major search after he disappeared on a mobility scooter has been found 23 miles (37km) away.A man who sparked a major search after he disappeared on a mobility scooter has been found 23 miles (37km) away.
The man, in his 70s, who was staying at a holiday park in Sennen, Cornwall, was reported missing on Thursday evening.The man, in his 70s, who was staying at a holiday park in Sennen, Cornwall, was reported missing on Thursday evening.
Coastguards, a police helicopter, two lifeboats and a cliff rescue team searched at Land's End after reports that a mobility scooter was seen travelling erratically on the A30.Coastguards, a police helicopter, two lifeboats and a cliff rescue team searched at Land's End after reports that a mobility scooter was seen travelling erratically on the A30.
He was found safe and well in a hotel in Camborne.He was found safe and well in a hotel in Camborne.
Falmouth Coastguard Alan Loveday said: "He had motored all the way up the road from Land's End."
Coastguards said 23 miles was thought to be the maximum range of the scooter.Coastguards said 23 miles was thought to be the maximum range of the scooter.