The Nacogdoches County Sheriff Office responded to a call in the 1100 block of Cr. 820 in reference to a man that needed medical attention. Sheriff Deputies received the call at 10:56 am and arrived on scene at 11:00am.
Deputies immediately identified the person as Ernest Mcbride, who has been missing since Wednesday September 24, 2014. Mcbride’s last known location was walking on FM 343 near Western Hills store on Wednesday afternoon.
Mcbride was found by two men that were mowing a yard of some rental property that several trailer houses are located. Toward the back of the property there was a shed that had an attached covered awning. Mcbride was found lying underneath the awning on the ground.
Mcbride was rushed to Nacogdoches County Memorial Hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition. Sheriff Jason Bridges stated that it was obvious that Mcbride was very dehydrated and had numerous bites on his body from insects.
Sheriff Jason Bridges stated that we are all very relieved that Mr. Mcbride has been found and is getting medical attention. The sheriff office would like to thank the public for all the tips and information received while conducting this investigation. We would also like to thank the media for helping us get this information out to the public.
