NJ Police Rescue Missing Child. The Family Dog Never Left His Side

April 5, 2023

New Jersey State Troopers rescued a missing child last week.

On March 29, troopers from Buena Vista Station responded to the report of a missing child in Buena Vista Twp., Atlantic County.

police find missing boy in woods
Screenshot of New Jersey State Police bodycam footage

The boy was discovered in the woods about a half mile from his home.

Authorities say the family's dog, a black lab, never left his side.

"The terrified child was safely located and in good health," the New Jersey State Police said.

Watch the police bodycam footage below.


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