HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 9-year-old girl reported missing Thursday evening in the Longs area has been found safe, according to Horry County police.

The girl had been considered to be in danger because of her age and the time of day, police said.

Editor’s note: Because the girl was found safe, all identifying information has been removed from this story.

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