Elderly man found deceased in Sage after Silver Alert issued

Carl Gragg, last seen around 9 a.m. near Red Mountain Road and Willow Creek Thursday, August 21, is discovered later that day deceased. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo
A 74-year-old man reported missing Thursday morning in the unincorporated community of Sage was later found deceased after an extensive search by Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies.Deputies were dispatched at 9:50 a.m., August 21 to the 32000 block of Red Mountain Road following reports of a missing person, officials said. The man, identified as Carl Gragg, was last seen around 9 a.m. near Red Mountain Road and Willow Creek.Authorities launched a search that included a K9 unit, drone and helicopter support. A Silver Alert was issued as deputies worked to locate him.At about 6:30 p.m., Gragg was found, and the Silver Alert was canceled. He was discovered deceased, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators said no evidence of foul play was found. T
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