After three-and-a-half years of imprisonment in Russia, Butler, Pennsylvania, native Marc Fogel is returning home.

Marc Fogel spent many years raising his family in Oakmont. The small community nestled along the Allegheny River is rejoicing in his return to Western Pennsylvania.

"I feel like the luckiest man on Earth right now," Marc Fogel said, standing alongside President Trump in the White House upon his return.

Marc Fogel is finally back in the Pittsburgh area after three and a half years in a Russian penal colony. Last week, he returned to the United States, and Tuesday night, he came home. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.

Marc Fogel spent many years raising his family in Oakmont. The small community nestled along the Allegheny River is rejoicing in his return to Western Pennsylvania.

Marc Fogel is finally back in the U.S. after three and a half years in a Russian prison. After that much time away in what was almost isolation, there is an acclimation process. Fogel met with President Trump at the White House after he landed in D.

By Caitlyn Scott Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Marc Fogel returned to Western Pennsylvania Tuesday after successfully completing a medical evaluation in San Antonio, Texas.

Allegheny County police say the Butler native arrived at Pittsburgh International late Tuesday afternoon after his release from Russia in a prisoner exchange last week.

Butler County native Marc Fogel is back in Pittsburgh after he was released from a Russian prison, Allegheny County police confirmed.

Fogel’s family also confirmed he’s back in Pittsburgh, saying that he’s happy to be back and is adjusting. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> ‘I think God listened’: Marc Fogel’s mom reacts to him returning home from Russian imprisonment His return comes just days after completing the “medical phase” of the State Department’s transition protocol,