OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique released captivating video footage on Twitter from the recent rescue of a six-year-old boy who had gone missing in Sauble Beach, Ont.
On Sept. 22 at around 6:30 p.m., Grey Bruce OPP were called to a home on Mapleport Crescent for a report of the missing boy.
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Police say that officers searched the area but were unable to find him.
Just after midnight on Sept. 23, the helicopter located the boy in some woods about a kilometre away from his home.
In the video, the helicopter pilot is seen guiding officers on the ground to the boy with a laser in the woods at around midnight.
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The chopper remains at the scene as officers escort the boy to safety.
“We’re bringing him out. He appears to be in good condition but I want to get him checked,” an officer is heard saying.
“Thank you, helicopter.”
“Yeah, 10-4,” the pilot responds. “That’s awesome boys.”
6-year old went missing on Sept 22. #OPPAviation spotted him in a wooded area and directed #OPP Emergency Response Team to his location who found him in good health. Great work by #OPPCanine, #SouthBrucePeninsula and #SaugeenFirstNation Fire pic.twitter.com/1zv3YevZzu
— Thomas Carrique (@OPPCommissioner) September 24, 2020