missing person Peak District

Piethorne Reservoir, Newhey

Saturday, 29 August 2026

A 71-year-old man with dementia was reported missing near Piethorne Reservoir in Newhey on Saturday, 29 August. Oldham Mountain Rescue Team, working with Greater Manchester Police, located him cold and confused with assistance from search dogs and an air tag signal. He was reunited with his family following assessment.

Outcome: found safe, cold and confused, reunited with family

Responding team

Oldham MRT — team website ↗

Sources

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team finds missing man, 71, with dementia news · manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The man had reportedly gone missing near a reservoir news · facebook.com
Rescuers find missing dementia sufferer, 71, near reservoir news · rochdaletimes.co.uk

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