Lee County deputies are searching for an endangered elderly man

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding an endangered 79-year-old man last seen in the Buckingham area on Wednesday afternoon.

The Sheriff’s Office said Joceli Coutinho was last seen around 12:30 p.m. near near Buckingham Road and Ada Avenue.

“Joceli is a loving husband, father, grandfather, and most importantly, a good person,” said Sue Gallego, Coutinho’s granddaughter. “He is deeply loved by many in the community and means so much to our family. We are asking for your help, support, and prayers to help locate him.”

Coutinho is 5 foot 3 inches and weighs 175 pounds, the Sheriff’s Office said. He has gray hair and brown eyes…

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