Missing man from Big Pine Key found

Patrick Hart, 66, went missing Sunday

BIG PINE KEY, Fla. – A man who was reported missing since Sunday was found Monday at approximately 10:20 p.m. Monday near the Big Pine Restaurant.

Patrick Hart, 66, was reported missing after he left his home Sunday night at approximately 11 p.m. and never returned.

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He left his wallet, car keys, money, glasses and cell phone when he walked out of his home Sunday night.

Hart's family was especially worried because he has medical problems and did not take his medication with him when he left.

Sheriff's deputies and detectives had searched the land and water around his home Monday using search dogs and an all terrain vehicle.