Missing Gulfport man found about 65 miles from home

A Gulfport man missing for six weeks has been found safe in Perry County, about 65 miles from home.

Howard Flateland, 62, who is homeless, was found Wednesday night, Gulfport Police Sgt. Joshua Bromen said.

He had last been seen leaving the VA Medical Center in Biloxi on June 6.

Flateland has medical issues and was sought as a welfare concern, Bromen said.

This story was originally published July 19, 2017 at 9:23 AM with the headline "Missing Gulfport man found about 65 miles from home."