A Chinese international student missing since Saturday from north of Toronto has been found alive and safe, Ontario Provincial Police say, Canadian media reported. 

Wanzhen Lu, 22, was found at a residence in Gravenhurst, according to the report. 

OPP Sgt. Jason Folz told CBC Toronto a resident found a man looking for help at the end of a driveway in the quiet cottage town, which is approximately 180 kilometres from Toronto.

When officers arrived, the man identified himself as Lu.

He has been taken to a nearby hospital for assessment of what appear to be minimal injuries.

York Regional Police are providing an update on the investigation at 11 pm ET. CBC Toronto is carrying the news conference live.