Breaking: 3 year old missing Queensland girl Chloe Campbell found alive
Three-year-old Chloe Campbell has been reunited with her mother after being found alive. Chloe, who vanished from her family’s living room on Wednesday night, was found at the Childers Showground, south of Bundaberg late on Friday night.
Inspector Kevin Gutteridge told the ABC that she was found in a ‘random area’, but “it’s the greatest possible outcome for everyone, and for her to be reunited with her mum in hospital this morning was absolutely incredible” he said.
He is asking anyone with information about the abduction to come forward.
You can contact Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The latest on Tropical Cyclone Ita
Tropical Cyclone Ita has hit the North Coast of Queensland, with wind gusts of up to 230km/h being recorded at 9pm last night. The cyclone, which was expected to be a category 5 has now been downgraded to a category 2 after hitting land. According to Queensland premier Campbell Newman there has been no reported deaths or injuries, with emergency crews checking the damage in Cooktown this morning.
A flood warning has been issued for parts of far North Queensland, including the Daintree and Mossman areas.
With conditions expected to worsen today, residents are urged to stay inside and keep away from floodwaters. If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of loved ones contact the SES for storm and flood emergency assistance on 132 500
Pope Francis asks forgiveness for pedophile clergy
Pope Francis has made his first public apology in regards to the numerous cases of child abuse and pedophilia that has occurred in the Catholic Church over many years. Speaking at the international catholic child bureau, Pope Francis told the congregation that “The Church is aware of this damage,” he said.
“It is personal, moral damage carried out by men of the church and we will not take one step backward with regards to how we will deal with this problem and the sanctions that must be imposed,” he added.