A man missing for 30 years is suddenly “found”

A mother from Ontario, Canada, got a huge surprise when her son, who had been missing for almost 30 years, was found alive.

The Canadian, named Edgar Latulip, reportedly forgot his identity after suffering a head injury. Decades later, he was found and would finally reunite with his mother, who was just 80 miles away, according to at least one report.

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When he first disappeared, he had recently been treated after a suicide attempt. When he disappeared, police believed he may have committed suicide in Niagara Falls, according to local reports.

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But now, after being found, police believe Latulip, who suffers from cognitive impairment, got on a bus after disappearing from his group home in 1986. They then believe he suffered a head injury .

“So he forgot who he was,” police said.

But last month, he began to remember parts of his identity. A few internet searches and a DNA test later, and Latulip's identity was confirmed.

Her mother said she was devastated that Latulip was alive. She plans to find her son.

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