Autistic Child Missing In Montgomery Found By Outstanding K9 Team

It was about two weeks ago that we all heard about how Buford the Farm dog found a toddler who had wandered away from his home and was missing overnight.

Orange County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit Helps Find Missing Boy

If you missed the story, it was nothing short of miraculous how Buford guided the child to walk to the farm where humans could then call the authorities. Today in Montgomery, New York, a K9 officer helped find a missing autistic boy.

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The dog in the story from today wasn't a farm dog, and he may not have helped a child walk to safety, but Orange County Sheriff K-9 Jett did something just as important by finding a missing child in Montgomery, New York, this morning.

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According to a press release posted to the Orange County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, an 11-year-old autistic child went missing this morning, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office was asked to assist in the search by the Village of Montgomery Police Department. The request came in just before 7 AM.

Deputy Brian Burger and K-9 Jett were asked to search for a boy who had left home around 5:40 AM but did not return. After searching around the home, Jett was able to pick up a scent that led them to the woods and into a valley behind the house.

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Jett followed the scent directly to the boy, who was discovered deep inside some brush. Deputy Matt King reached the boy, who was then reunited with his Mom. Sheriff Paul Arteta took the opportunity to praise the deputies for their professionalism.

This case highlights the invaluable service our K-9 teams provide to the community. The partnership between handlers and their K-9 partners is a critical asset in search-and-rescue operations. We are relieved that the boy was found safe and quickly returned to his family. (via Sheriff Paul Arteta via Facebook)