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Missing 7-year-old S. Jersey boy is found safe

Authorities have found a missing 7-year-old boy from Clayton, Gloucester County, after a nightlong search of woods near his home.Malakhai Stewart, who has several disabilities, was reported missing 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. He was found around 8 a.m. in a wooded area behind a tree nursery, according to Clayton Police Chief Dennis Marchei. The boy, who is only 3-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs about 60 pounds, appeared to be OK. He was being taken to a hospital for an evaluation.

Authorities have found a missing 7-year-old boy from Clayton, Gloucester County, after a nightlong search of woods near his home.

Malakhai Stewart, who has several disabilities, was reported missing 5:15 p.m. Wednesday.

He was found around 8 a.m. in a wooded area behind a tree nursery, according to Clayton Police Chief Dennis Marchei. The boy, who is only 3-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs about 60 pounds, appeared to be OK. He was being taken to a hospital for an evaluation.

Search crews used both K-9 units and helicopters in the search overnight, and many local residents volunteered.

"Obviously, it is a relief," Marchei told news crews.