In a bizarre and unexpectedly humorous twist from Turkey, a 50-year-old man who went missing after a night of drinking ended up joining the very search party organized to find him.

Beyhan Mutlu, a resident of Bursa province, was out drinking with friends when he wandered off into the nearby forest. As the night wore on and he failed to return, his wife and concerned friends contacted local authorities to report him missing. A search operation was quickly launched, with teams combing the forest in hopes of finding him safe and sound.

Unbeknownst to everyone, Mutlu had actually reentered the forest on his own—completely unaware that people were actively searching for him. In a truly strange turn of events, he came across the search party, decided to help, and began looking for… himself.

For a while, no one realized that the man helping them was the very person they were trying to locate. It wasn’t until the search team began calling out his name repeatedly that Mutlu finally responded, saying, “I am here.”

Understandably, the team was baffled. After a few moments of confusion and some clarification, the situation became clear—and everyone was left with a mix of relief and amusement.

While Mutlu was unharmed and the search ended successfully, the story quickly made its way across social media and news outlets, leaving many stunned by the oddity of the situation. The incident has become an instant internet sensation, with many joking that it’s the ultimate example of being “lost and found.”

Authorities later confirmed that no further action would be taken, as Mutlu had not committed any crime—just a hilarious case of miscommunication and too much alcohol.

This strange but harmless story serves as a reminder to always keep your friends close after a night out—and maybe leave the forest exploring for another day.