(Update: On April 4, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office stated that John Joseph Fergus, Jr. has returned home and is safe. The original story, which was published on April 3, is below.)
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public to locate a missing and endangered 70-year-old man who was last seen leaving a Veterans of Foreign Wars event in Salt Springs on Saturday, April 1.
John Joseph Fergus, Jr. left the event on Saturday at approximately 5 p.m., and he was last seen driving a 2020 gray Hyundai Elantra. He was wearing brown slacks and a light blue shirt, and he is believed to be traveling towards the Fort McCoy area, according to MCSO.
The sheriff’s office stated that there are concerns for John’s well-being since he has displayed signs of dementia.
If you have any information about John’s whereabouts, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office asks that you call 911.