Missing Tuscaloosa County Man Returns Home After Extensive Search

Tuscaloosa AL

16 May, 2022

9:43 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — A Tuscaloosa County man missing since Saturday has been located and is safe. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office confirmed the news to Patch Monday night. Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts. Eli Frazier, 26, was last seen with friends at the Blue Creek public use area off Watermelon Road Saturday, May 14 around 8 p.m. After being reported missing, a large-scale search effort was prompted, including a K-9 track to help find the man. "An additional K-9 track was ran and investigators went on a foot search of the area this morning and afternoon," TCSO Public Information Jessica McDaniel said. "The banks were searched by boat with the assistance of Tuscaloosa Fire and the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) were deployed." Thankfully, said told Frazier returned home Monday evening and is safe. Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected].