Upstate New York Man Found Dead Days After Going Missing On Walk

Authorities in Upstate New York confirmed the death of a man who went missing earlier this month after leaving for a walk and never returning.

James Langford, 57, disappeared on Tuesday, September 2nd in the County Route 61 area. According to officials, he left behind a note saying he was going for a walk, but when he did not come back the Washington County Sheriff’s Office classified the matter as “a missing, endangered person’s case” and sought public help in the search.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) became involved on September 5th after the sheriff’s office requested assistance from Forest Rangers. The coordinated search continued into the weekend.

On September 6th, crews located Langford shortly after noon. Officials confirmed he was deceased.

“It is with sadness we report that Mr. James Langford was located deceased in a heavily wooded area off County Route 64,” the Washington County Sheriff’s Office stated in an update. “The incident is not considered suspicious at this time however, the case remains under investigation.”

Authorities have not released a cause of death. The DEC issued its own release on the discovery and reminded the public of available mental health resources, including the 988 hotline and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.

Police added that while a dog appeared in photos shared during the case, it was not involved in the incident.

Upstate New York Man Found Dead Days After Going Missing On Walk