Answering How Questions - How did you find him
A: I went to visit George yesterday. That new hospital is an enormous place! B: How did you find him? A: I had to ask several people before I finally got to his ward. B: No, I meant 'how was he?' https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/threads/166188-How-do-we-answer-quot-how-quot-questions