Former Penfield Principal Found After Days Lost

A former elementary school principal in the Penfield School District has been found alive after he was lost for days in the Florida Everglades.

Mark Miele -- who now lives in Virginia -- was found Monday -- roughly five days after he was due back from a kayaking trip that began January 22.

He was dehydrated but said to be in stable condition.

A bag containing his phone washed up Sunday, and data on the phone helped deputies find him.

He was found floating in the water, wearing a life vest.


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