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Isabella Has Been Found and She's Safe
Church bell rang and screams of joy resounded as the news was announced.
Police announced moments ago 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," said Orange Police Chief Robert Gagne.
"She did leave home. She was with a friend and is OK," Gagne said.
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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.
"Glory. Hallelujah," exclaimed Rev. Tod King of Orange Congregational Church. Moments earlier, he had rung the church bell to celebrate a happy ending to what has been a trying time.
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Isabella was reported missing Sunday morning. Since then, local, state and federal authorities and hundreds of volunteers had been searching for her.
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