Slade Thomas, who had been missing from Hunters Way in Umgeni Park, Durban, has been found alive and is reported to be stable and coherent. An update shared on Monday, September 7, confirmed that Thomas is now with a neighbourhood watch (NHW) support team while medical assistance and family members make their way to him.

The news brings relief to his family, friends and members of the community who had joined the search after his disappearance prompted an urgent appeal and a R50,000 reward for information leading to his discovery.

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Slade Thomas Found Alive After Durban Search

The confirmation that Slade Thomas has been found came after an extensive search involving members of the community and support teams.

The latest update stated that Thomas is alive, stable and coherent. He is currently being supported by an NHW team while medical assistance is on its way to assess his condition.

Family members were also travelling to be with him.

No further details about exactly where Thomas was found or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have been released at this stage.

The family has asked members of the public to stop searching for Thomas and to stop sharing or posting missing-person appeals now that he has been located.

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Search for Slade Thomas Ends in Umgeni Park

Thomas was reported missing from Hunters Way in Umgeni Park, with information indicating that he was believed to have left the property between approximately 06:00 and 06:30.

The search subsequently extended to several areas around Durban. According to the earlier appeal, search teams checked the Umgeni River, beaches and local parks. A thermal drone was also used to search bushy areas.

The case attracted significant public attention, with people sharing appeals in an effort to help locate Thomas.

A R50,000 reward had also been offered for information leading to his discovery. The reward was announced as the search continued and the family appealed for assistance from the public.

The latest confirmation that Thomas has been found means members of the public are no longer being asked to continue the search.

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Family Thanks Community for Helping Find Slade Thomas

The latest message thanked everyone who contributed to the search for Thomas.

The family described the response as an “amazing effort from so many”, acknowledging the role played by members of the community and those who assisted during the search.

The case also highlighted the importance of verifying information during a missing-person search. Earlier, false images claiming that Thomas had been found had circulated online, prompting warnings against sharing manipulated or AI-generated material.

Those images were not genuine evidence that Thomas had been located.

With Thomas now found, members of the public are being asked to respect the family’s request to stop circulating the missing-person appeal and allow the family and medical professionals to deal with the situation.

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Latest Update on Slade Thomas After He Was Found

The latest confirmed information is that Slade Thomas has been found alive and is stable and coherent. He is with an NHW support team, while medical assistance is being arranged to assess him.

His family is also expected to provide further information later.

At this stage, there is no confirmed information about where Thomas was found, how long he had been there or what happened during the period he was missing. Those details should not be assumed until they are confirmed by the family or another reliable source.

The immediate priority is for Thomas to receive the necessary medical assessment and for his family to be reunited with him.

The search for Slade Thomas has now ended, bringing a welcome outcome to a case that had generated concern across the Umgeni Park community. Further details will be reported when they are officially confirmed.

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