Man missing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for over a week found safe

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A man reported missing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than a week has been found safe, officials said.

Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak was found safe Tuesday afternoon in North Carolina outside the park, according to park officials. He was reported missing on Aug. 24 after he was last seen at the Sugarlands Visitor Center on Aug. 22.

“The National Park Service is grateful to everyone who assisted in the search by submitting tips and spreading the word, as well as to the many park rangers, volunteers and partner agencies who assisted with the search,” the park said.

The incident remains under investigation.