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Missing vulnerable 82-year-old man found dead

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Pima County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Deputy Marissa Hernandez told KGUN 9 Victor Cortes was found dead early Thursday morning near the 6100 block of North Corona Road.

She says" there are no suspicious circumstances."

The department is sending condolences to his family and friends.

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The Pima County Sheriff's Department asks for assistance in the search for a vulnerable missing man.

The man is identified as 82-year-old Victor Cortes.

He is described as having green eyes and gray hair, and stands 5'10".

Cortes was last seen on Tuesday, July 12 at approximately 6:50 a.m. at the 2000 block of West Rudasill Road wearing a blue button up shirt and white pants.

Anyone with information, contact 911.

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