New York State Police say the man rescuers have been searching for on Whiteface Mountain for more than five days was found in good condition — 3,000 miles away. Police say Toronto man Constantinos “Danny” Filippidis “made contact with local authorities” and that the circumstances of the case remain under investigation. The 49-year-old firefighter had been skiing with friends Wednesday when he was reported missing.
Man Missing On Whiteface Mountain Found Safe...In California
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