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Concern grew quickly as the case spread across social media and local news channels. Community members organized search groups, distributing flyers and combing through nearby areas in hopes of bringing the girl home safely.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and provided medical attention before transporting her to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Doctors say she appeared dehydrated and shaken but did not appear to have suffered life-threatening injuries.
While the discovery brought relief to many, the investigation soon took a shocking turn.
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