Mississippi K9 Team Rescues Missing Children in Monroe County

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On July 25, a swift and successful search operation led by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) culminated in the safe recovery of three missing children in Monroe County.

According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Officer Starling and K9 Charlie were called upon by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office to assist in locating the children, who had disappeared from their home around 2:00 p.m.

Officer Starling and K9 CharliePhoto byMonroe County Sheriff's Office

The search team arrived at the children’s last known location at approximately 4:15 p.m. Officer Starling provided K9 Charlie with an article of clothing belonging to one of the missing children. Remarkably, within 15 minutes, K9 Charlie successfully tracked down and found all three children.

MDWFP's K-9 Unit, consisting of four highly trained dogs, is responsible for covering the entire state of Mississippi. This unit specializes in both wildlife detection and search and rescue operations. The department expressed pride in the team's dedication and efficiency, underscoring their crucial role in community safety. The children were safely reunited with their families, thanks to the quick and effective efforts of Officer Starling and K9 Charlie.