Your destination is on the left. You think he's alive? Is he breathing? He's alive. He's shaking. On June 25th, 2025, at approximately 900 p.m. near a quiet creek off Newport Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 82-year-old Ralph Yang was found lying in the water, exhausted, vulnerable, and clinging to life. Just 2 days earlier, Ralph had gone missing from his home in Ann Arbor. With Parkinson's disease and sweltering summer heat working against him, every hour he remained lost, only heightened fears that he wouldn't survive the night. In an incredible display of community, more than 200 volunteers joined Ann Arbor police in a desperate search to find him before it was too late. But it wasn't law enforcement or medical teams who first spotted him. It was a volunteer and her dog, Dolly, who made the life-saving discovery in a moment that stunned everyone. This is the powerful emotional rescue as it happened and the story behind it will stay with you. K9 and officer your destination is on the left over. While the search party scoured the area, a volunteer and her dog Dolly made a critical discovery. Ralph was lying soaked in a creek, cold, weak, and hypothermic. Police arrived within minutes to begin the rescue. Ralph had gone missing on Monday, and now 2 days later on Wednesday, he may have been lying there alone, scared and exposed for over 36 hours. [Applause] bridge in front. Very careful. Very careful. Very careful. One, two, three. Up onto the bank right behind you, buddy. We got you, sir. You're going to get up this. Grab me real quick, please, so I'm not slipping down. I can help him up. Thank you. I got you. Can you push my Oh. Yep, we're good. Police spring into action, lifting Ralph from the creek and carrying him up the embankment to ensure EMS can take over the moment they arrive. Just want to get him up to the road. The stump right behind stumps are right on your foot right now. It's real slippery, too. There's two of them. There's a rock on your right foot now. Rock on your right foot. We got you, sir. Okay. We have help on the way. Okay. You're doing awesome, sir. Keep your eyes open for us. Okay, we have you, Ralph. I got you. I got you. I got you. Nope. I got you. You're back. You're on my foot. Hey, for him. Turn sideways. So, his legs are running. Legs turn. Legs first. Y. Yes, he's alive. He robbed. How far out is HB? Subject out of the water. You got a blanket or anything? Blanket or anything? Oh, I can't believe that. Great job, guys. I looked over there. Um, is there any soft brush here? lay. Oh, I hurt his neck. Just wait for back over here. There's more. There's grass over there. How about there? I can get Hey guys, do you have a Do you have a towel or anything? Hey, we can put him in our back seat. I'll get Ross. Go out. We can put him in the back. I could get Hey, Sparley, come hold him. I got you. I got you. I got you. No, no, no. I'm not saying that. No, no. We We don't want him to fall. No, he won't fall. He won't fall. We got you. Okay. I just I move Rasco. What do you want him? I can move Rascco. You guys threw him over my car. Okay. All right. I got you. You're going to be okay. You're going to be okay. Doesn't that hurt? After getting Ralph safely up the embankment, officers needed a place to lay him down, somewhere more comfortable than the hard pavement or rocky ground. They chose the K9 units cruiser where he could rest off the ground and they could turn on the heat to begin slowly raising his body temperature until paramedics arrived. Each year, thousands of elderly individuals with Parkinson's disease go missing in the United States, often due to disorientation, cognitive decline, or physical limitations caused by the disease. While Parkinson's is primarily known for affecting movement, its later stages can impair memory and judgment, increasing the risk of wandering or becoming lost. These cases are considered high risk as individuals may be unable to call for help, navigate back to safety, or survive prolonged exposure to the elements. Though many are found within the first 24 to 48 hours, studies suggest that 10% to 15% of missing seniors with Parkinson's are not found alive, especially when searches are delayed or the individual lacks access to essential medication. As with other vulnerable populations, immediate response is critical to improving outcomes. Less we move them, the better. I know. That's what I'm saying. Put that as pillow just transition off. Great job, guys. You're doing a great job, Ralph. We have you. Yeah, absolutely. I have more. Police choose to hold Ralph in place rather than move him any more than necessary, knowing that paramedics are only minutes away. Minimizing movement helps reduce the risk of further injury or stress after his prolonged exposure. They're a couple minutes out. We'll just try and clear some of these guys. waiting for you. Where's gold? We have supported really well. Hey, Sarge. Or I'll put this bike over actually. This one legs first. Get under legs first. Spar. Where are we? Uh 2540 Newport 25 legs first then core there's HBA right there. Don't even bother right there. Pulling up right now. He's breathing. He's kicking his legs a little. Okay. No words though. All right. I got legs. Just move up the body. Hope I got legs. You just move up the body. Yep. I got you. You got legs. [Music] Hey, Greg. Yep. Start walking. I'll just bring the structure here. According to police, Yang was fairly responsive and able to communicate with first responders before being transported to the University of Michigan hospital. In addition to having Parkinson's disease, Anne Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson noted that Yang also has a history of dementia, which made the situation even more critical. Police expressed deep gratitude to everyone who helped in the search effort, noting that more than 200 volunteers joined the search Wednesday night with another 60 volunteers participating earlier in the day. Thanks to their combined efforts, Yang was located just in time. He is currently in stable condition at the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. What are your thoughts on this incredible rescue? Let us know in the comments below. And if you appreciate real police footage and powerful rescue stories like this one, please consider subscribing to our channel. Your support helps YouTube show our content to more true crime fans and allows us to keep sharing authentic, real life moments that matter. Thank you for watching and we'll see you at the next video.