Authorities searching for missing teen last seen in Ferndale

Authorities located 15-year-old Kamran Finkbonner, who had been missing from Ferndale, WA. He was last seen on September 29 at 9 a. m. at the 5800 block of Golden Eagle Drive. Finkbonner, who is autistic, was described as needing clear instructions and was wearing black sweatpants and a T-shirt at the time of his disappearance.

The Washington State Patrol had issued a Missing Indigenous Person Alert to expedite the search. Community members rallied to assist in finding him, highlighting the importance of local engagement in such cases. The alert reflects ongoing efforts to address the safety of Indigenous individuals in the region. Reports indicate that missing Indigenous persons often face challenges in recovery efforts. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information about missing persons to contact law enforcement.