Ethiopian teenager, 15, who carried Olympic torch, is found by police 24 hours after he was reported missing

(June 30, 2012, Daily Mail)--An Ethiopian teenager who went missing hours after taking part in the Olympic torch relay has been found by police. Natnael Yemane, 15, was last seen leaving his hotel at 9.15pm on Thursday having earlier carried the torch during the Nottinghamshire stretch of the route.

Police in Nottingham reported they found Olympic torchbearer Natnael Yemane last night

 His disappearance prompted police to launch a missing person appeal, and were concerned for his welfare. But officers found him safe and well in Nottingham last night - around 24 hours after he vanished.

He was one of 20 young people selected to take part in the torch relay through Locog's International Inspiration programme. The youngster was chosen as a torchbearer as part of the programme which provides sport and play opportunities to more than 12 million children in 20 countries around the world.

The programme was developed to help enrich the lives of young people around the world through physical education and activities. He took part in the Olympic torch relay on Thursday, carrying the flame on a leg through Radcliffe-on-Trent. The teenager was cheered on by thousands of people as he carried the torch.
Source: Daily Mail

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