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Missing Wisconsin boy, 8, found alive in remote Michigan park

Nante Niemi, 8, was found alive and well in Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park after having been missing for two days.

An 8-year-old Wisconsin boy missing for two days in a remote, rugged northern Michigan park was discovered near a log Monday and appeared to be in good shape, authorities said.

The park posted a photo of one of the searchers carrying Nante Niemi on his back. Another photo on Facebook shows the boy wearing a dirty sweatshirt and munching on a Clif bar.

AUTHORITIES FROM MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN SEARCH FOR MISSING 8-YEAR-OLD BOY AT LOCAL STATE PARK

Nante had been gathering wood while camping with his family when he was last seen Saturday afternoon in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the western Upper Peninsula. He was found around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, approximately two miles from the campsite.

Overnight temperatures had been in the 40s.

"He had braved the elements by taking shelter under a log where he was ultimately found. He is in good health and reunited with his family," state police said in a statement.

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More than 150 people from various law enforcement groups joined the search on foot, in the air and on water. The park has rivers and lakes and is situated along Lake Superior.

The Hurley School District in Wisconsin, where Nante is a student, was elated by the discovery.

"Words can not describe the emotions and joy the students and staff are experiencing at this moment!" the district said on Facebook.

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