Selma, Oregon – A missing 4-year-old was safely located after prompting a multi-agency search Friday afternoon near Selma.
According to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, the child was reported missing at approximately 1:38 p.m. on March 21 after walking away from a rural home. The child had been playing outside with two dogs on a wooded property when the child’s mother was unable to locate them and contacted authorities.
Deputies responded alongside Oregon State Police, Illinois Valley Fire, and Josephine County Search and Rescue teams. Local residents also assisted in the search effort across the wooded terrain.
Officials said the child was found at approximately 3:26 p.m., about one mile from the home, on a wooded trail. The two dogs were also located with the child.
The child was reunited with family members and did not suffer any injuries or require medical care.
The incident highlights the rapid coordination between multiple agencies and community members in rural search situations, where terrain and distance can complicate response efforts.
For families in rural areas, the case underscores the importance of quick reporting and coordinated response when young children go missing in heavily wooded regions.
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