A New York teen who went missing for nearly a month was found alive on a boat in a marina. She was last seen getting into a black car and knocking on doors at a motel. The teen's father found her on the boat and she is now receiving care in a hospital.
Key Points
Teen went missing from her home in Patchogue, Long Island
Last seen getting into a black car and knocking on doors at a motel
Found on a boat in a marina in Islip
Father found her thanks to a crucial tip
Teen is currently receiving care at a hospital
Pros
Teen found alive after nearly a month missing
Family reunited with missing teen
No arrests made in relation to teen's disappearance
Cons
Teen endured 27 days of trauma
Details of how and why she went missing remain unclear