MONROE COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and park rangers responded to a report of a missing deer hunter on Sunday, November 24th, at the Tyrone State Game Management Area in Monroe County.

Authorities say 81-year old Kenneth Vance, of Melrose, was reported missing when he did not return from deer hunting. Multiple agencies assisted in the search for Vance. Vance was located, alive, around 4:00-am  today (Monday, November 25th). He was transported to a local hospital and was treated for exposure to the weather for an extended period of time.

Other agencies that assisted with the search and rescue efforts included: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Albia Fire and Rescue, Melrose Fire and Rescue, Moravia Fire and Rescue, Monroe County EMS, Monroe County Emergency Management, and Wapello County Emergency Management.