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Task:  Hasty down drainage, starting at campground to jeep trail.

Results:  YOU FOUND THE SUBJECT

What really happened:  The search occurred in the early 80's before Alzheimer's had become a common buzz word.  The subject typically walked 3-4 miles in his native land of Sweden.  His family reported they noticed he seemed much more confused during the last 8 months.  The family was visiting the United States and has part of the visit went camping at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (please note: it is not recommended to take Alzheimer's disease patients camping in the wilderness!).  Initial hasty tasks focused on searching the camp ground and running trails.  An air-scent dog had a weak alert during an initial night task at the intersection of the jeep trail and Hollow run drainage.  A follow up hasty task down the drainage then made the find first thing the following morning.  The subject was in good condition.  He stated he simply had gotten confused.  He was able to walk out of the woods unassisted.