Police officers searching for missing John Mondino from Wool have confirmed that he has been found in the Upton area.
Mr Mondino was reported missing this morning.
Concerns were raised for his welfare and he was believed to have been badly injured.
A spokesman for Dorset Police said: "We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal."
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