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Man, child recovered safely after going missing in Addington Highlands: OPP

A man and a child in were found safe and well after going missing on ATV trails in Addington Highlands, Ont., OPP say. Global News file

Lennox and Addington OPP say a man and a child who went missing off ATV trails in Addington Highlands Township, Ont., have been recovered.

Police say 36-year-old Dwayne Phillips and eight-year-old Michael Rahm were reported missing after leaving on an ATV Wednesday evening and not returning.

Around 1 p.m. Thursday, OPP say the duo was found safe and well. Police said they had mechanical issues and then got lost in the woods.

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Prior to their recovery, local OPP, emergency response officers, canine units and an OPP helicopter searched trails in the area of Concession Road 5 since 10 p.m. Wednesday, where the two were meant to be riding.

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