Missing Marion County 16-year-old girl found safe

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - UPDATE: Cali Avera has been located and she is safe.

EARLIER: The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating 16-year-old Cali Avera.

Officers say Cali last was seen around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cactus Jack's Trail Ride.

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Cali left the location on foot shortly after arriving with her family and was last seen near the Quail Run subdivision, officials report.

Police say Cali last was seen wearing a brown T-shirt with butterflies, gray sweatpants and white Crocs.

Police say Cali Avera, 16, has been missing since Tuesday morning. (Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Office)

Due to a history of self-harm and concerning statements, law enforcement and Cali's family are concerned for her well-being, police say.

Officers are asking the public for help in locating Cali. Those who have information should call 911.

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The Source: The information in this article comes from the Marion County Sheriff's Office and was shared with FOX 35 News.