Tik Root, a Middlebury College student missing in Syria during a protest is found.

Tik Root a 21 year old Middlebury College student of Ripton, Vermont disappeared March 18, 2011 in Damascus. He  is studying this spring in an Arabic program through Damascus University.

Tom Root said his son likely watched a protest, but would not have participated. The U.S. embassy in Syria was seeking information on his whereabouts as his parents believe he was detained by authorities there during a demonstration. The Syrian Embassy in Washington D.C was also made aware of Mr Root's situation.
On saturday the student's parents declared that their son has been found, and they understand that he is safe. He remains in the hands of the Syrian authorities, who are currently responsible for him.