At-risk Cambria man found safe after search

A 64-year-old Cambria man who was reported missing early Sunday morning was found safely a few hours later, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.

David Christopher Trimble was seen leaving his home in the 1100 block of Ardath Drive at about 4 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office said. He was found in a wooded area near the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve at 10:15 a.m., officials said. He was about a mile from his house at the time.

Trimble, a quiet man who worked as a carpenter and woodworker, had brain tumor surgery in April and is considered to be terminally ill. He was considered an at-risk missing person due to his health and his memory issues, the Sheriff’s Office said.

The county search-and-rescue team was involved in the search, the Sheriff’s Office said. A reverse-911 call was also sent to nearby homes to let Trimble’s neighbors know he was missing.

Tribune reporter Kathe Tanner contributed to this story.

This story was originally published October 13, 2019 at 10:17 AM.