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Amazing survival story for missing Maine teen

Posted: 11/21/09 at 8:05 pm EST      Last Updated: 11/21/09 at 9:45 pm EST

TOPSHAM, Maine -- A 17-year old girl has been found alive after a two day search.

17-year old Kourtney Thibeault was found trapped in her car after it had rolled down a ravine in Topsham, Maine.

Police found Thibeault Thursday night. Officers say she rolled down the ravine Tuesday on her way to a class in Auburn.

Thibeault's twin sister says Kourtney lost control of the SUV when she swerved to avoid hitting a deer.

Police say they traced her cell phone to the area, but still couldn't find her. A damaged tree indicated the trail to her car.

Police freed Thibeault from her car and took her to the hospital. She is being treated for a broken pelvis, broken legs, and a broken jaw.

She is expected to make a full recovery.

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