Autistic Teenager Rescued from Marsh in Oakland County After Multi-Agency Search

A 14-year-old Farmington Hills teenager, diagnosed with autism, was successfully rescued after he strayed from his church group during a hike at Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, as per the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on Tuesday, when the group, which was accompanied by a chaperon, was out on the trails and at around 4 p.m., the youth unexpectedly ran off into a wooded area, vanishing from sight.

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