FOUND: Missing boy near Huntington Lake safe
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a 4-year-old boy who was reported missing near Huntington Lake was found safe Friday morning.
After searching throughout the night, deputies confirmed a Tulare County Search and Rescue Team found Christian Ramirez safe and well in the area after he had been missing for 22 hours.
Officials with the sheriff’s office say he was found about a quarter mile away from where he reportedly disappeared.
Officials say Christian is in good condition, he was just tired and hungry. He has been reunited with his parents.
In a released statement the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said they would like to thank the community.
“Many people offered to help join the search, kept their eyes peeled, spread the word on social media, and sent prayers up. All of this undoubtedly helped to bring Christian home safely.”
More than 50 deputies and volunteers combined participated in this search. This included members of other law enforcement agencies who assisted officials, working non-stop throughout the night.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says shortly before 11 a.m. Thursday a family at the Rancheria Campground in Fresno County reported their 4-year-old boy was missing.
Sheriffs say his family had been searching for him about an hour before contacting the sheriff’s office.
When Christian had gone missing, sheriffs first described him as wearing a gray Volcom t-shirt, blue shorts, and gray Nike shoes.
Sheriff’s officials say Search and Rescue teams, Forest Service rangers, and Fish and Wildlife officers searched for the boy overnight before he was finally found Friday morning.
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