Man Leaves A Delray Beach Assisted Living Facility, Found Dead

A man with dementia walked away from an assisted living facility in Delray Beach and was later found dead in a nearby canal.

By Boca Post News Desk | Edited by Mike Thomas

Published May 06, 2023, 05:05 pm EDT

Last updated May 06, 2023, 05:05 pm EDT

Man Found Dead After Walking Away From Assisted Living Facility - Brian Yoder Passed Away

Brian Yoder Passed Away

DELRAY BEACH, FL — A man with dementia walked away from an assisted living facility in Delray Beach and was later found dead in a nearby canal.

Authorities say that Brian Yoder walked away from the Inspired Living Assisted Living Facility, 14000 block of Via Flora, Delray Beach, at around 8:15 pm, Thursday, May 4, 2023, and was reported missing.

Early on Friday morning, pedestrians called 911 when they saw a body facedown in a canal near 14000 El Clair Ranch Road in unincorporated Delray Beach. PBSO and PBCFR responded and conducted a death investigation when they confirmed they had found Yoder.