THE POLICE helicopter was sent out to search for an 87-year-old man who was reported missing from his Bournemouth home early this evening.
Readers reported hearing the helicopter circling Kings Park and Springbourne at 6.30pm.
A Dorset Police spokesperson said the man was later found safe and well.
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