10-year-old boy reported missing in Big Lake is found safe, troopers say

A 10-year-old boy reported missing in the Big Lake area Friday has been found safe, Alaska State Troopers said.

Troopers had issued a missing child alert asking the public for help finding him. In an update, troopers said the child had been found safe and thanked the public for its assistance.

State guidance tells parents and guardians to contact law enforcement immediately if a child goes missing, rather than waiting to report it.