Early this morning, the Knoxville community breathed a collective sigh of relief as news broke out that Joshua Long, the 20-year-old who had gone missing from Parkwest Medical Center, was found. An update posted by the Knoxville Police Department on their Facebook page confirmed that deputies from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) had located Josh, and he was returned to the hospital for evaluation.
Joshua Long had last been seen leaving the medical center around 11 pm on the previous night, wearing nothing but a hospital gown and no shoes—a detail that heightened the urgency of the search. In their initial post, KPD underscored the importance of locating Long quickly due to concerns about his safety and well-being. Despite the early hour, concerned citizens were asked to keep their eyes open and to reach out immediately should they come across any information…