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KAREEDOUW <\/strong>– More than a week after the mysterious disappearance of Tristan Ehrenreich, on 23 November the 28-year-old man was found in the bushes just a few kilometres away from the area where his motor vehicle was previously found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As previously reported<\/a>, Tristan’s vehicle was found on the roadside on the R102 near Oudebosch Farmstall in Kareedouw on 15 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time, police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said that he was not found in his vehicle and a search was immediately launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, he was found in the bushes on 23 November around 07:30,<\/strong> just a few kilometres away from the area where his motor vehicle was found last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A seemingly disoriented and dehydrated Tristan was found. He received medical treatment at the nearest hospital,” said Nkohli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A family member, Taryn Ehrenreich,<\/strong> posted on social media that she was overjoyed and deeply grateful to share that Tristan had been found safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Thank you to every single person who prayed, shared the posts, searched, supported, and stood with us during this incredibly difficult time. Your love, compassion, and action made a difference,” said Taryn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“All glory and thanks to God for His protection, guidance, and for bringing Tristan back to us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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