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Two teens missing in Algonquin Provincial Park since July 11

OPP are asking the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old Marta Malek and Maya Mirota
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The Ontario Provincial Police are asking the public's assistance in locating Marta Malek (left) and Maya Mirota (right), last seen July 11 on the Western Uplands Trail in Algonquin Provincial Park. (Supplied)

The Ontario Provincial Police are asking the public's assistance in locating Marta Malek and Maya Mirota, last seen July 11 on the Western Uplands Trail, between Rainbow Lake and Susan Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. 

Mirota is described as being around five-feet-tall, with a thin build and long, auburn hair, while Malek is around six-feet-tall. 

The two teenagers are considered experienced campers and had been part of a large camping group at the time of their disappearance. 

They had brought with them a tent, other equipment and limited supplies. 

The two teenagers were reported missing around 10 p.m. July 12, launching an air and ground search which began first thing Saturday morning, July 13. 

An OPP helicopter and a fixed-wing plane from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MNRF) continue to assist in the search.

Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine, officers from several detachments, MNRF Park Wardens and other park staff are scouring the area on the ground. 

Members of the Ontario Search and Rescue Association are also assisting in the ground search, using specialized training they received for this type of scenario. 

Anyone who believes to have seen the girls or has any information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122.