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Missing endangered man located

The Bingham County Sheriff's Office says Robert Fretwell has been located.
Credit: Bingham Co. Sheriff's Office

ABERDEEN, IDAHO, Idaho — Editors note: A previous version of this story stated Mr. Fretwell was located and was safe. Bingham County Sheriff's Office confirms that he was found deceased.

The Bingham County Sheriff's Office says a 71-year-old man who was believed to be endangered and reported missing was found deceased.

Roger Fretwell of Aberdeen left his home sometime between 10 p.m. on Thursday and 3:30 a.m. on Friday. The sheriff's office said he did not inform anyone that he was leaving or where he was going.

Fretwell left without his phone and eyeglasses and did not bring any money with him.

Officials asked for the public's help locating his red 1990 Toyota pickup with Idaho license plate 2P39368.

Fretwell recently had surgeries that have limited his mobility to a considerable degree. He also suffers from deteriorating eyesight.

Credit: Bingham Co. Sheriff's Office
Fretwell's truck

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