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<p>Detail of an opening in a small area of metal in the roof of the outdoor recreation at the Flathead County Juvenile Detention Center on Thursday morning, August 30, in Kalispell. The opening was made by James Coby Smith, 12, when he escaped on Wednesday evening. Smith is back in custody.</p>

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Boy's freedom doesn't last long
August 30, 2012 7:10 p.m.

Boy's freedom doesn't last long

Young escapee nabbed after three hours

A 12-year-old Hungry Horse boy was back in custody three hours after escaping from the Flathead County Juvenile Detention Center at about 7 p.m. Wednesday.