A major operation has resulted in the recovery of 79 missing children. The children, aged 6 to 17, were found during a monthlong effort. Various forms of endangerment were involved, including suspected abuse and neglect.

The operation combined federal, state, and local law enforcement resources. It was conducted throughout August and targeted missing and endangered children.

Further details about the operation and the circumstances surrounding the missing children are available from the source. The recovery effort is considered a significant success, with many lives potentially saved from harm.