Florida Police K-9 Heroically Finds Missing 3-Year-Old Boy in Wooded Area

On Friday, a heroic Florida police K-9 successfully located a 3-year-old boy who had wandered away from his home, bringing relief to his family.

Authorities' Quick Response

The child's family reported him missing around 11:30 a.m., prompting the immediate deployment of a search team by the DeLand Police Department.

Search Efforts

The search efforts focused on a wooded area behind the family's home, with K-9 Midnight and his handler Cpl. Damon Clark tasked with the mission.

Midnight's Remarkable Tracking

Utilizing the boy's blanket, K-9 Midnight successfully picked up the child's scent and diligently followed it into the wooded area.

Reunion and Gratitude

After tracking the scent, Midnight and Clark were able to locate the unharmed child in the woods and reunite him with his family, much to the relief and joy of all involved.

Appreciation for the Teams

The police department expressed their appreciation for the involved teams, citing the safe return of the missing boy as the hoped-for outcome in such situations.

K-9 Midnight's Service

K-9 Midnight has been a valuable asset to the DeLand Police Department since 2022, adding to the roster of law enforcement K-9s across the country that have been instrumental in locating missing children.

Similar Instances of Success

Notably, in a separate incident last month, K-9 Ibiza in Auburn, Massachusetts, successfully tracked down a missing 12-year-old boy in challenging weather conditions.

In another instance in January, K-9 Mary Lu of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida played a crucial role in finding a missing 11-year-old girl who was located inside a locked park bathroom.