NCIS star Mark Harmon, 72, shows off his fit body as he carries two massive 42-pound water jugs in rare public sighting

Once named the ’Sexiest Man Alive','  Mark Harmon, best known for his iconic portrayal of Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS, looks like he's still in good shape at 72 as he was caught on camera doing some heavy lifting.

In a rare sighting last week, the notoriously reclusive Harmon, showed off his impressive physique as he effortlessly hoisted not one, but two hefty water jugs - each weighing at least 42 pounds - before strolling back to his Pacific Palisades property.

The actor, dressed down in a green short, blue jeans, and work boots,  lives a quiet life in his Pacific Palisades home with his wife of 37 years, Mork & Mindy actress Pam Dawber.

In a rare sighting last week, Mark Harmon showcased his still  impressive physique at age 72

He effortlessly hoisted not one, but two hefty water jugs - each weighing at least 42 pounds - as he strolled back to his Pacific Palisades abode 

Former ’sexiest man alive' Mark Harmon, known for his iconic portrayal of Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS, has been caught on camera doing some heavy lifting and household chores outside of his Los Angeles home 

In another set of exclusive photos, Harmon was captured dressed in a bright red athletic quarter zip top as he casually collected his mail.

Harmon almost left  NCIS after just four seasons 

Harmon bid farewell to his beloved character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, in an emotional exit from NCIS in 2021. 

Addressing his departure, Harmon shared his heartfelt feelings as he said goodbye to his character he played for  over two decade, expressing his appreciation and joy in portraying Agent Gibbs.

'What has always drawn me here is the character I play and to keep it fresh and to keep it challenging,' said the Emmy Award-nominated performer.

'Plot-wise, this character has taken the path that it did. I thought it was honest and OK,' he said in 2022.

This week, sources revealed that to keep Harmon happy on the show, the network had to fire co-creator Donald P. Bellisario four years after the show premiered in 2003. 

The reclusive actor, who famously shies away from the limelight, was captured dressed down in a relaxed ensemble of a green top, blue jeans, and snug Ugg-style boots

Harmon lives a quiet life in Pacific Palisades with his wife of 37 years, Mork & Mindy actress Pam Dawber

 According to E News, the NCIS cast members, including Harmon, claimed that Bellisario's toxic work environment significantly hindered the filming process.

Harmon allegedly nearly made his own departure from NCIS after just four seasons due to Bellisario's micromanagement and the stressful work environment, which he said impacted his personal life.

He said it was due to the grueling hours and difficult conditions.

Harmon claimed that Bellisario's insistence on last-minute script changes made it challenging for the cast to memorize lines, making the already demanding workload even more difficult.

This week, sources revealed that to keep Harmon happy, the network had to fire Donald P. Bellisario, the co-creators, reported by E News

In another set of exclusive photos, Harmon was captured dressed in a bright red athletic quarter zip top as he casually collected mail from the same address 

There were rumors that Mark was not going to return for the 19th season, though it's believed that he came back because he learned CBS might not renew the show if he didn't return.

NCIS was a spin-off of CBS' JAG, both of which were created by Bellisario, which ran for 10 seasons between 1995 and 2005.

The show ended up spawning a number of CBS spin-offs itself, NCIS: Los Angeles, which debuted in 2009 and is currently in its 13th season, NCIS: New Orleans, which was canceled after seven seasons, and NCIS: Hawaii, which debuted this fall.