Authorities say a 73-year-old man missing for two days in New Jersey was found by searchers in several inches of water in a wooded marshland near his home and was taken to a medical center for evaluation.

According to the Asbury Park Press, the Lacey Township man, who has both dementia and Parkinson’s Disease, was reported missing Saturday -- almost 48 hours after he walked away from his home.

Police say he was found at about 2:45 p.m. “lying on his back in several inches of water and was unable to move,” but was conscious and able to speak.

AP wire services helped contribute to this report.