***UPDATE*** Boy Missing Near Huntington Lake Found Safe
June 22, 2024 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that at around 8:00 a.m. on Friday, members of the Tulare County Search and Rescue Team found 4-year-old Christian Ramirez. He was about a quarter mile away from where he reportedly disappeared. Christian is in good condition, he was just tired and hungry. He has been reunited with his parents. No further details of his disappearance are available at this time.
This was an amazing show of teamwork and dedication. There were more than 50 deputies and volunteers who combined to participate in this search. This included members of other law enforcement agencies who assisted us, working non-stop throughout the night.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office would also like to thank the community. Many people offered to help join the search, kept their eyes peeled, spread the word on social media and sent prayers up. All of this undoubtedly helped to bring Christian home safely.
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After missing for 22 hours, search and rescue team members found Christian Ramirez nestled under a tree near Huntington Lake.
He was hungry and exhausted, but otherwise in good health. We got him a sandwich and then carried him out to be reunited with Mom and Dad.
Source & photo: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office