Found Deceased ME - Edward 'Ted' Berrett, 70, West Bath, 17 Nov 2017

Authorities in Sagadahoc County say they are concerned for the well-being of a 70-year-old West Bath man who has not been heard from since Friday.

Sheriff Joel Merry said in a statement Sunday evening that Edward “Ted” Berrett, who lives alone at 63 Beaver Brook in West Bath, was last seen near his home around 7 p.m. Friday.
He was wearing pants but did not have a shirt or jacket on.

Concerned for his safety, the sheriff’s office notified the Maine Warden Service, Maine Search and Rescue, as well as canine units from local police departments.

The search was suspended Sunday night but will resume Monday morning.

“We are very concerned for the well-being of Mr. Berrett,” Merry said. “While there is nothing suspicious, we are worried about his lack of contact with family and friends at this time.”

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LisaWL7TR said:

http://www.pressherald.com/2017/11/19/authorities-search-for-west-bath-man-70-missing-since-friday/

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Subject was recorded at Wal-mart purchasing holiday light holders at 530 pm on Friday November 17. His neighbor reported seeing Edward Berrett walking around 8-830 on Beaver Brook road that same night but reported that Edward was not wearing a shirt and state Edward claimed to have been exercising. Shoes and a belt, identified as his, were located 1/4 mile away on the side of the Hill Road near the ocean.

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Berrett's home was found opened with the lights on, deputies said.Deputies said he was last seen wearing pants but no shirt, and he has failed to attend several appointments.
Monday, searchers located a belt and another article of clothing believed to belong to Berrett.

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A man who lives nearby found Berrett's body in a wooded area about one mile from Berrett's home in West Bath near Hill Road.

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