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Missing California teen hiking in Mill Creek Canyon found Friday

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Recreationists in Mill Creek Canyon, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019.

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Recreationists in Mill Creek Canyon, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019.

Search and rescue crews have located a California boy who disappeared in Mill Creek Canyon Thursday, FOX 13 reported.

Police said Nicolas, who was not identified by his last name, was taken to a hospital Friday afternoon.

The boy was visiting a friend and hasn’t been seen since he took an Uber to Mill Creek Canyon early Thursday to take an all-day hike, the United Police Department said.

The boy was described as having curly brown hair and a medium build. Unified Police said Nicolas was not believed to have much experience in cold outdoor conditions, according to FOX 13.

For more, visit FOX 13.

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