Searchers find man alive near Village Creek

Searchers have found a man who was reported missing Thursday in the woods near Village Creek and they say he appears to be okay.

Damon Risinger, 48, was reported missing Thursday morning in Silsbee.

Authorities found his bicycle near Baby Galvez Road in Silsbee.

Texas EquuSearch came in to help and a volunteer told KFDM News two people on the ground spotted Risinger at about 11:30 a.m. Friday in a wooded area near a creek. 

The volunteer said Risinger was walking with some difficulty but appeared to be okay.  They were taking him to a waiting ambulance.

Risinger was going to visit with his family before the ambulance crew checked him out.