Boy who ran away from wilderness program found safe


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BEAVER — A 13-year-old boy who ran away from a youth wilderness therapy program in southern Utah has been found safe.

Roberto Madrigal, 13, was spotted about 10 a.m. Saturday near the side of a road, according to a statement from RedCliff Ascent.

"The student was able to stay hydrated but was hungry when located," according to the statement. "The student was provided water and food by other staff members who were also involved in the search."

Administrators said Roberto would be transported "to a higher level of therapeutic care."

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Pat Reavy interned with KSL in 1989 and has been a full-time journalist for either KSL or Deseret News since 1991. For the past 25 years, he has worked primarily the cops and courts beat.

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