Body of missing man who walked into woods recovered in Floyd County

ROME, Ga. — UPDATE AUG. 19:

Rabon’s family said they found his body near railroad tracks in Floyd County. His daughter Rebecca thanks everyone for their prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family with funeral expenses.

ORIGINAL STORY AUG. 12:

Floyd County police are searching for a man who has been missing for a few weeks.

Mark Rabon, 57, walked into the woods near McHenry Primary School on July 23.

His daughter wrote on Facebook that he was last seen at the Darlington Trailer Park near Rome.

She described him as 5'6 and 250 pounds and said he walks with a limp and possibly has a cane.

Floyd County police are asking anyone who has information to contact them.