Missing Wekiva River kayaker found safe

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A teenager is in good health, after being found after deputies say he got lost on the Wekiva River while kayaking.

The 16-year-old boy got turned around, but luckily, he had his cell phone and service, so he was able to call for help saying he couldn't get home. Deputies and wildlife officials searched for over two hours looking for him, and he was found around 4 p.m. on Friday. 

A helicopter finally spotted the teen and he was brought back to safety. We were there when he arrived. Deputies say he was never in any danger; it was just a matter of locating him.

The teen said alligators were his biggest concern.