A 6-year-old girl who was reported missing last week from near Burns Lake has been found safe.

The girl - reported missing on Thursday - was found yesterday just after 6pm in a forested area previously searched between her residence and the First Nation band office, leaving searchers to believe she was likely moving around during the time she was missing.

“This is the outcome that we all hoped for, she was missing for multiple days, but everyone searching remained dedicated to bringing her home safely>", said Burns Lake RCMP Detachment Commander, S/Sgt. Joshua Smith.

"We are thankful for the support of all our partner agencies and volunteers that worked day and night to achieve this outcome.”

Multiple volunteers and organizations took up the search, including a team from Comox Valley Search and Rescue, Campbell River Command Staff, searchers and a K9 took off Saturday to assist.

Burns Lake RCMP would to thank all who were involved in the search.