L-R: Alexander Muajkoob Xiong. 7, and nine-year-old Stefan Yenghoua Xiong may be with Yiemen Xiong, 41. (contributed)

Wausau Pilot & Review

An Amber Alert issued early Tuesday was canceled after two boys reported missing in Plover were found safe.

Police say 7-year-old Alexander Muajkoob Kiong and 9-year-old Stefan Yenghoua Xiong, left Plover at about 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20. An alert was issued seeking the boys and their father, Yiemen Xiong.

Officials say the boys were found in Iowa but have not released any details about their father or what led to the alert. Wausau Pilot & Review is seeking additional details and will update this story when more information is available.

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