Man missing for 10 days found on Wednesday
Don Hansaka Eranga Kandage (Photo provided)
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The Edmonton man who had been missing for 10 days was found on Wednesday, police said.
Don Hansaka Eranga Kandage, 24, was last seen around 2 p.m. on July 17 near 50 Street and 13 Avenue.
He was found safe on Wednesday.
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