An extensive police search took place in Bolton after police received a concern for welfare report.
Police and fire crews were called to Deakins Mill in Egerton on Sunday at around 3.45pm.
A police spokesman said: "It was a concern for welfare, man found safe and well later on after an extensive police search."
The man was found safe and well following the incident.
Pictures showed numerous fire and police vehicles around the flats in Deakins Mill Way, as well as firefighters on the rooftops.
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Fire vehicles that attended included Technical Response Units, high rise platform and fire engines.
One eyewitness said he saw around "seven" fire engines in the area.
He said: "I saw seven fire engines go up Deakins Mill Way in Egerton.
"Police and fire engines went down, I have never seen anything like it."
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