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**Update**
 
Ernie McGill Jr. has been located and returned to his family. He was located by the Idaho State Police walking along the interstate in Bingham County. The Pocatello Police Department would like to thank the public, Idaho State Police and Bannock County Sheriff Office for assistance in locating Ernie.




The Pocatello Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ernie McGill Jr., a 60-year-old Native American male from Washakie, Wyoming.
 
Ernie is visiting Pocatello with family and suffers from a traumatic brain injury. He is considered an endangered missing adult and may be attempting to search for Bigfoot.
 
Ernie is described as:

• 5 feet 8 inches tall
• Shoulder-length salt-and-pepper hair with a beard
• Last seen wearing a gray vest with orange on it, a dark-colored beanie, a black undershirt, and blue jeans

 
He was last observed walking south in the 1300 block of South 5th Avenue. Ernie is known to walk slowly and may hide in trees or wooded areas when approached.
 
Anyone who sees Ernie or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Pocatello Police Department immediately at 208-234-6100.