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Calabash-Hoover High X-Country Team Missing

PISTOL CREEK JUNCTION -- The Hoover High School Cross-Country Track team was reported missing Tuesday during a tri-state meet at Pistol Creek Junction. After a fast start, an apparent wrong turn at a fork in the woods caused the entire team to disappear. Worried parents pleaded with Coaches manning their stop watches, when three hours later the team had still not crossed the finish line. Reluctant to forfeit the match, darkness fell on the area before a search could be mounted. Police and National Guard units are expected to begin a search of the area at dawn's first light with Alsatians and Apache Helicopters.

Any one who may have information on the whereabouts of the twelve youngsters dressed in orange and green track outfits are urged to contact the Calabash County Sheriff's office.

Hoover High finished third overall despite their points shut-out in the cross country event.

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