Aug. 2, 2012 03:55 PM
Associated Press
TUCSON -- A 70-year-old man reported missing on a hike in southern Arizona has been found and authorities say he's in good health.
Pima County Sheriff's officials say Florencio Gallego was taken out of the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area by helicopter Thursday afternoon.
They say he was slightly dehydrated and was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The Sheriff's Office received an emergency call Wednesday from Gallego's wife, saying he failed to return from a hike.
Authorities say Gallego is an experienced hiker who is familiar with the Sabino Canyon area.
But they were concerned for him because of prevalent mountain lion activity in the area and because he didn't have much water with him.
Gallego says he became disoriented and exhausted after reaching Seven Falls and waited for help.
