Premier Christy Clark and Solicitor General Shirley Bond offered the following statement on Kienan Hebert's return:

"This is the result we all wanted with the Hebert family, the safe return home of Kienan," said Premier Clark. "I can't begin to fathom the anguish his parents, Paul and Tammy, have experienced over the nightmare of the past four days. But throughout the ordeal, their faith that Kienan would come home safe gave everyone involved strength and courage."

"Tens of thousands of prayers were answered this morning," said Bond. "I want to thank the RCMP, the search and rescue personnel, and the hundreds of volunteers for their tremendous efforts since Kienan went missing.

"While we can all breathe a sigh of relief, the job is not yet complete. I was notified by the RCMP shortly after Kienan's return; it is clear that investigators will not rest until his abductor is caught and faces justice."

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