STARKS — Maine game wardens have found a missing 83-year-old Starks man.

Robert Hooker was alive and alert when he was found about a half-mile from his home.

Hooker, who had been missing since Sunday afternoon, was found near a bog after a search by air, land and with search dogs. He was wet, likely from the rain that hit the central Maine area Sunday evening.

Hooker was last seen at about 4 p.m. Sunday.

The Warden Service was assisted by the Starks Fire Department and Mercer Rescue.

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STARKS — Maine game wardens are leading the search for an 83-year-old Starks man by land, air and with the use of search dogs.

Officials say Robert Hooker was last seen at about 4 p.m. Sunday. He was discovered missing by family members two hours later.

The Warden Service is being assisted by the Starks Fire Department and Mercer Rescue.

Hooker may seem confused.

Hooker is believed to be wearing blue jeans and a short sleeve denim shirt. He may have a cane.