Air Force veteran, 80, survives 5 days lost in Maryland woods despite severe storms, heat

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (7News) — Family members gathered Thursday to support William Heyward, 80, who survived five days in the woods after disappearing from a Gaithersburg home.

A caretaker realized that Heyward had walked away from the home on Brenish Drive Friday morning and contacted Montgomery County Police.

A Silver Alert was issued for the Air Force veteran, and his family prayed for a swift and safe return…

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