GREENE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Greene County Sheriff's Office is reporting that a missing Ruckersville man has been found safe.

Jake Fahlfeder was last seen on July 18. His disappearance prompted a massive search in the area with divers, dogs and drones.

It is unclear where and how he was found.

His sister, Kayla Sisk, said the family is overwhelmed with emotions and information. All she knows is that he’s safe, and they’re grateful.

"Our family is eternally grateful for all the people who helped us look for him, and for everybody who shared posts and videos of him and his story. And for the prayers that we got. We're just so happy he's home and we can start healing and helping him to move on from this,” she said.

Sisk said they were hoping the police would bring Fahlfeder home Wednesday night.

She wanted to send a message to other families with loved ones who are missing: Never give up on the search.