There is much relief among the community and first responders after two young boys were found safe following an extensive search in Conception Bay North.

The two boys, one aged 14 and the other 8, were last seen outside a home on the Western Bay Line around 10:00 this morning, but failed to return home after a winter blizzard moved into the region.

A search was launched, and around 4:30 this afternoon RCMP reported that the children had been found and are safe.

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A search is underway for two children reported overdue from a visit to the Western Bay Line area in Conception Bay North.

RCMP say the boys, ages 14 and 8, were last seen around 10:00 this morning outside a home in the area, but weather conditions have deteriorated since then and the pair have not returned home.

Police, and ground search and rescue crews are in the area searching for the children.

Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact Harbour Grace RCMP immediately at 709-596-5014.