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U.S. Marshals have found a teenage girl missing for nearly 17 months, authorities announced Friday.

What we know:

A 15-year-old girl who had been missing for nearly 17 months was located by U.S. Marshals on Thursday, Aug. 28, in South Apopka. She was first reported missing to Cocoa Police in April 2024, prompting a multi-agency investigation.

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Authorities said she was considered at risk, with a history of contact with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and verified victimization through human trafficking. She also had a pending arrest warrant.

The teen was transferred into the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

What we don't know:

Officials have not released details on how the girl was living during the time she was

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