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When he learned how extensive the search had become, the father expressed deep regret. He acknowledged that his silence had caused fear and distress and said he never imagined the situation would spiral the way it did.
Authorities confirmed that no laws had been broken. There was no evidence of neglect or malicious intent. Still, officials were clear that the incident carried important lessons.
Law enforcement also emphasized that the community response was exactly what it should be. Acting quickly, sharing information, and taking a missing-child report seriously increases the chances of a safe outcome. In this case, those efforts were not wasted, even though the ending was positive.
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