Ely man found to be safe after extensive search

An Ely man was located and found to be safe several days after he went missing.
The Ely Police Department confirmed Tuesday that Michael Jacobson, 37, was “located safe by law enforcement” that day.
Further details, including where he was located, were not immediately available.
The announcement capped days of speculation, including a search by law enforcement and searches of area lakes and landings by numerous Ely area volunteers
The search for Jacobson was fueled in part by social media reports and announcements, particularly late Saturday and into Sunday.
On Sunday morning, many hours after volunteers had been searching for Jacobson, police announced that he was missing and sought public assistance.
Jacobson had last been seen at his place of employment, a local bait and tackle story, the morning of Dec. 3.
Police said that Jacobson told his wife that he was going to check on the thickness of ice on several area lakes. Jacobson was last heard from over the phone around 5 p.m. and told his wife he was on his way home.
He had not been heard from or seen since and by Saturday evening, Ely area residents were beginning to search after social media posts made by his wife.
Jacobson was reported to be driving a 2008 Gray Dodge Ram, Minnesota license plate ELY463.