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Man missing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for over a week found safe
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak was found safe outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. : A missing person case has been resolved.
From Gatlinburg, Tenn.: A missing person case has been resolved. Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak was found safe outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He had been missing for over a week.
The search for him began after he was last seen at a visitor center. Many people helped with the search, including park rangers and volunteers.
Further details about the incident are available, and it remains under investigation. Officials have expressed gratitude for the assistance they received during the search.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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