Missing 89-year-old man on Hilton Head found safe

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (WTOC) - [UPDATE] As of 1:55 p.m. Friday afternoon law enforcement said James “Jim” Dick has been located safe.

[ORIGINAL STORY] The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating James “Jim” Dick, an 89-year-old man reported missing and endangered.

Dick was last seen walking in the area of Folly Field Road on Hilton Head at about 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Law enforcement said hewas last seen wearing a hat with an “M” on it, a gray sweatshirt, a blue polo and light blue pants.

Dick is about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 142 pounds. Law enforcement said he has hazel eyes and thinning white hair.

The sheriff’s office said there is concern for Dick’s safety and well-being.

Anyone who sees Dick or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.