The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with other agencies to rescue a missing 4-year-old boy with autism on Friday morning.
SCSO reports that the boy went missing after wandering away from his family while playing outside near a heavily wooded area. First responders sprung into action and by utilizing a drone, were able to locate the boy several hundred yards into the woods near a creek.
“The collaboration and swift action between all the agencies involved made all the difference today,” said Sheriff Eric Craddock. “When a child goes missing, every second counts, and I’m so grateful we were able to bring this little one back safely to his family.”EMS on the scene immediately assessed the boy, who was unharmed, before returning him to the care of his relieved parents.
Earlier: A missing four-year-old child was rescued after disappearing in a wooded area in Millersville on Friday.
Smokey Barn News reports the child wandered about half a mile from their home on Poplar Ridge.
The child was found safe in under an hour due to a coordinated search effort involving a drone. The four-year-old was found near a creek in good spirits besides being a little chilly.
“Robertson and Sumner County agencies wasted no time mobilizing the search effort. According to Sumner County Emergency Management Agency Director Ken Weidner, the swift response and teamwork led to the child’s safe recovery,” SBN reported. “The operation involved the White House Community Volunteer Fire Department, Sumner County EMA, Robertson County EMA, Sumner County EMS, and the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office.”
