VIDEO: Missing Lee County man reunited with wife in hospital

FORT MYERS, Fla. —

Lee County deputies found Joceli Coutinho alive in the woods after hours of searching. Coutinho was reported missing earlier this week from his home and was discovered Thursday.

He was reunited with his wife at the hospital, expressing gratitude by saying, "We are here because God is good." Coutinho should be released this coming weekend.

Watch our report on his rescue below.

The search was aided by K-9 Remington from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, who helped find Coutinho. As a reward for his hard work, Remington was treated to a steak breakfast Friday morning.

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