John Noakes Found!

Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes has been found several hours after going missing.

19:19 01 July 2015

John Noakes has been found in a storm drain near his Majorca home several hours after going missing. The 81-year-old was immediately taken to the hospital and is in a stable condition. His wife, Vicky, has asked for police assistance following his disappearance. She was particularly worried for her husband’s well-being as he suffers from Alzheimer's disease. 

 

She said: "They are taking him by helicopter to the main hospital in Palma. He has been out in the sun for at least eight hours so I guess he is probably dehydrated,"

 

"I knew it couldn't be far because he wouldn't have been able to walk that far.

 

"I would like to say that the emergency services have been really excellent and pulled out all the stops, and they were greatly helped by our friends and local people."

 

A police officer said: "He was found to have a weak heartbeat and was dehydrated. It has been very hot day here, with temperatures of around 36C.

 

"Emergency services took him to Son Espases hospital in Palma and he is expected to recover."