Elderly patient found in ditch after walking six miles from hospital in County Mayo

An elderly patient went missing from Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar, County Mayo, and was found six miles away in a ditch after walking in the rain. He was discovered by locals who alerted the hospital. The man, wearing only a hospital gown, was confused and mentioned searching for his cows. Police confirmed they received a missing person report that evening and returned him to the hospital. This incident follows previous cases of missing patients from Mayo University Hospital, including a tragic event in 2023 where a man was found deceased after wandering away. The Health Service Executive has not yet provided updates on the latest patient's condition.