
In an update that has provided some relief to a concerned community, the Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that two previously missing girls from Kerr County, 10-year-old Mackenzy June and 13-year-old Tess Mavligit, have been safely located. The Amber Alert that had been issued for the girls is now cancelled, according to a brief statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety, as reported by CBS Austin.
Initially, reports emerged late Thursday when the girls were last sighted at 3:04 p.m. on the 3500 block of Junction Highway Ingram, sparking an immediate response from local authorities. Issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Amber Alert described Mackenzy as having brown eyes, blonde hair, a height of 4 feet, and weighing 73 pounds, last seen wearing a white coat, grey pants, and slides that walked away. As reported by News 4 San Antonio, Tess was characterized by her green eyes, brown hair, standing at 4 feet 5 inches and weighing 55 pounds, was also seen on foot last wearing a grey hoodie, black shirt, and blue jeans.
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office had been urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the young girls, providing a contact number for leads and reminding citizens to dial 911 in the event of immediate sightings. The efforts of law enforcement agencies and the community culminated in a successful outcome as the search for the children came to an end.
Details surrounding the circumstances of their disappearance and how they were found have not been publicly released at this time. What remains central, as the announcement echoed in relief across the avenues of digital and broadcast media, is that Tess and Mackenzy are now back under the watchful eyes of those who hold them dear. While the authorities have not yet disclosed if anyone is in custody in relation to the incident, the Texas Department of Public Safety's quick dissemination of information and the public's vigilance were key in bringing the girls home safe.