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FOUND: Hernando County Sheriff's Office locate missing Spring Hill teen

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HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE: The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said they have located Mallory Carneal, and she is safe.

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The Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl.

Mallory Carneal was last seen leaving her home on Paddle Point in Spring Hill on June 29, according to HCSO.

Authorities say Carneal suffers from a cognitive disorder.

She is described as 4-foot 8-inches tall, 105 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information on Carneal's whereabouts, please contact the Hernando County Sheriff's Office at 352-754-6830.

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