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Missing 13-year-old Girl From Orange Found Safe
The search for Isabella Oleschuk has ended. The girl was found with a friend.
She's home.
Police announced this morning that Isabella Oleschuk, the Orange 13-year-old who went missing Sunday, has been found and is safe.
"We are thrilled to announce that she has been found and is safe," Orange Police Chief Robert Gagne said.
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"She did leave home. She was with a friend and is OK," Gagne said.
The news was announced at a press conference that was originally billed as the first time the parents would make a statement. As soon as Gagne announced the news, screams of joy erupted from friends and Rev. Lee Ireland of Orange Congregational Church, where the conference took place. Ireland embraced Stuart King, son of the church's pastor.
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"Glory. Hallelujah," Rev. Tod King of Orange Congregational Church said. Moments earlier, he had rung the church bell to celebrate a happy ending to what has been a trying time.
Isabella was reported missing Sunday morning. Since then, local, state and federal authorities and hundreds of volunteers had been searching for her.
Patch will continue to provide more information as it becomes available.
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