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12-year-old boy reported missing near Omak found safe

Feb 3, 2026, 9:48 AM | Updated: 12:01 pm

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A Washington State Patrol (WSP) vehicle en route to a incident. (Photo courtesy of WSP)

(Photo courtesy of WSP)

A 12-year-old boy who was reported missing by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has been found safely.

The missing boy was last seen on Jan. 29 near Omak in Okanogan County. His disappearance posed a threat to his health and safety, authorities stated.

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