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Family describes ordeal of losing toddler for 24 hours in Michigan woods

A 2-year-old girl who spent more than 24 hours in the woods alone is back home with her family in Monroe. 

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Gabriella Vitale's family spoke with Local 4 about their overwhelming camping trip in Oscoda County. Gabriella has autism and loves exploring. The family took her camping for the first time in Comins Township before Gabriella went missing. 

Family describes ordeal of losing toddler for 24 hours in Michigan woods

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