Missing 77-Year-Old Katy Man Found Dead Along Buffalo Bayou

RICHMOND, TX – A 77-year-old man who was reported missing Thursday night has been found dead, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators confirmed Friday that the body of Tai Park was found along Buffalo Bayou behind Wood Creek Reserve by a helicopter crew.

Park, who suffered from Parkinson's Disease, was reported missing by his family in Katy on Thursday.

Park left his home about 1 p.m. Thursday and was last seen wearing gray shorts, a light blue T-shirt and sunglasses.

Park was seen about 5 p.m. walking on the west-bound service road on Interstate 10 near FM 1463, police said. He was picked up by a motorist, who took him to a nearby McDonald’s restaurant.

Witnesses said that Park left the restaurant and was seen walking east on the I-10 service road towards Pin Oak. Investigators said Park may have been near Katy Mills Mall Thursday evening.

Update regarding missing elderly: We’re sorry to report that we found Mr. Tai Park deceased along Buffalo Bayou behind Woodcreek Reserve. He was spotted by the helicopter crew. We send a heartfelt thank you to the many members of the community who searched alongside our staff. pic.twitter.com/4Z6uCjewqJ
— FBCSO Texas (@FBCSO) July 20, 2018

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