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

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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.


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