American college student reported missing during study abroad trip is alive in Spain, officials say

Ken DeLand Jr. was reported missing in November after he boarded a train for Valence, France.

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An American college student who was reported missing during a study abroad trip in France is alive in Spain, the prosecutor of the Justice Palace of Grenoble said Friday.

A spokesperson for the office said that prosecutor Eric Vaillant told French media that Ken DeLand Jr. had been able to speak with his parents.

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His mother, Carol Laws, confirmed to NBC News that she talked to her son but did not provide further details.

Read more on NBC News here.


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