A 4-year-old boy from Torrance who went missing from a campground in the Sierra National Forest was found a day later by a search and rescue team and reunited with his parents, officials said.
The boy’s family reported him missing near a Rancheria campground around 11 a.m. Thursday.
A search and rescue team of 50 people including Fresno County Sheriff’s officers, rangers and volunteers conducted an extensive search for the missing child, who was last seen wearing shorts and a T-shirt, officials said.
The boy was found in good condition about a quarter of a mile from the campground around 8 a.m. Friday, about 22 hours after his disappearance.
A 4-year-old Southern California child was found Friday morning after missing overnight near Rancheria Campground in Fresno County.
(Fresno County Sheriff’s Department)
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook that authorities had found the boy “in good condition,” noting that “he was just tired and hungry.” The boy has now been reunited with his parents.
Authorities thanked multiple law enforcement agencies and community members for their cooperation in locating the boy.
“This was an amazing display of teamwork and dedication,” a post from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office read.
“Many people have offered to help participate in the search, remain vigilant, spread the word on social media and pray. All of this has certainly helped [him] Arrive home safely.
