Dog Credited With Saving Missing Toddler
I was very glad that this baby was found safe and how wonderful that this dog saved his life! Everything happens for a reason and maybe by this little boy being missed the authorities now could see that the conditions this baby was living were "deplorable".
Authorities are crediting a loyal family dog with saving a missing toddler's life by keeping the boy warm while he was missing in a densely wooded area in Elgin, S.C.
Tyler Jacobson, who is just under two years old, disappeared Saturday night from his family's home, reported The State newspaper. His mother and her boyfriend informed authorities, and a massive search began.
The search, however, yielded little results. The night came and went. Temperatures dipped to 38 degrees and authorities knew hypothermia may be setting in. The boy was only dressed in a T-shirt and diapers.
In a race against time, and understanding that the child may not survive another night in the woods, a volunteer overheard the child crying.
Jacobson was found about 200 yards from a road Sunday morning, about a quarter mile from the home, authorities told FoxNews.com. He apparently suffered minor scrapes. His dog, a Labrador mix, was by his side. The boy was examined by emergency personnel and taken to a clinic for evaluation.
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