Dramatic Video Shows Police Rescue of Missing 2-Year-Old

Feb. 22, 2017
Two-year-old River Shoemaker was found crying and shivering in a blackberry bush after spending at least six hours in freezing temperatures.

The handler of the K9 who helped rescue a missing toddler in is speaking out about how the dog discovered the little boy. Two-year-old River Shoemaker was found crying and shivering in a blackberry bush after spending at least six hours in freezing temperatures. Police searched for six hours with hope fading every minute. River was so cold and frightened that he clung to the police officer who rescued him and would not let go. Another cop helped wrap him in the officer's coat to keep him warm.

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