Teen missing for days found, reunited with family, sheriff says

18-year-old had been missing since Aug. 31

MONTELLO, Wis. — A teen who was reported missing and endangered last week was found alive, authorities said Thursday morning.

Marquette County Sheriff Kim Gaffney said 18-year-old Damian Berg of Packwaukee was found, evaluated by medical professionals and reunited with his family.

Gaffney said the department would not share “details of the recovery as this is now a family matter.”

Gaffney thanked the search and rescue personnel and volunteers who assisted the family.