Boy, 5, Who Wandered Away from Family at Campsite and Got Lost Overnight Is Found Alive: 'Beyond Relieved'
The boy had been camping with his family in California, authorities said
Madera County Sheriff's Office
The 5-year-old boy.A 5-year-old boy has been found after going missing overnight at a California campsite, officials said.
The boy was reported missing after wandering off while his family was preparing dinner at the Mammoth Pool Reservoir Campground shortly before 7 p.m. local time on Saturday, Aug. 3, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.
Authorities carried out a preliminary search of the campsite area in an attempt to locate him, which continued into the night. Early the next morning, diving and mountain rescue teams joined the ongoing search operation.
The boy was later found by a camp worker at around 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, at a road near the campsite.
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“The child was spotted by a camp host emerging from brush and onto the road, not far from the camp grounds,” MSCO shared on Facebook. “He appeared alert and calm, and was taken to the command post to be evaluated by medical personnel and reunited with his family.”
The boy was later identified as Jack Adams by his father, Brett Adams, and other family members in the comments section of the Facebook post.
“Thank you so much to all involved, we are beyond relieved,” Brett wrote in response to the happy update.
“I can’t say enough good about the response we experienced from The Madera County Sheriffs Department," Kellen Rogers, the boy’s uncle, added. "That have my most heartfelt thanks.”
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Following the successful rescue, Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue said, “We are overjoyed by this truly remarkable outcome. Our gratitude goes out to our fellow law enforcement partners who provided resources and assistance to support rescue efforts.”
“Thank you to everyone who participated in the search, and to the camp host for their vigilance and quick action," he added. "Today’s happy ending is one to be celebrated and remembered!”
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