A missing Saskatoon mother and her son have been found alive and well, according to the Saskatoon Police Service.
Dawn Walker and her son were reported in Oregon City, Oregon on Friday around 11:30 am
The two entered the United States illegally, according to a news release Friday.
The Saskatoon Police Service said U.S. authorities are considering the consequences and possible actions as a result of illegal entry into the U.S.
He added that a press conference will be held on Monday regarding any updates.
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Walker and her son were last seen on July 22 in Saskatoon, and her truck was found parked at Chief Whitecap Park on July 25.
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Walker is the CEO of the Federation of Sovereign First Nations (FSIN), which represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan.
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The Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan RCMP and a number of other organizations, including the FSIN, have been searching for Walker and her son since they were reported missing.
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The boy’s father created a website to help promote and find his son.
Via email, the father said he was a little overwhelmed by the news that police had found his son safe, that he was making arrangements to pick him up Friday night and was glad his prayers had been answered.
Detectives and police were offering a $10,000 reward for information that would help locate Walker and her son.
Walker’s mother Teresa released a statement on the discovery of her daughter and grandson, saying she was thrilled to hear they were both safe.
“Our prayers have been answered. The last 15 days have been extremely difficult for our family and community,” Teresa said.
We are extremely grateful to all those who assisted in the search effort, including the RCMP, the Saskatoon Police Service, the Saskatchewan Federation of Indigenous Peoples, the Greater Prince Albert Search and Rescue Council, Lloydminster Rescue, the Search and Rescue Grandma’s Bay, volunteers from the Red Earth Cree Nation and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, and all of our family and friends.”
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