LOBOS LOCATES MISSING FAYETTE COUNTY YOUTH

  

A missing 12-year old was found safe and sound by Fayette County K9 Officer Lobos, Monday night.

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that at approximately 10:00 pm authorities received a call about a missing 12 year-old child in the Cistern area.

Deputy Colin Godmintz was told that the young boy had been missing since about 8:20 pm.

The missing youth had last been seen feeding the horses on the property and did not return to the residence after completing this chore.

Responding to the scene were deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, DPS troopers, the Muldoon Fire Department, and Fayette County EMS.  Also assisting in the search was DPS Helicopter 100 from Austin.

Sgt. Randy Thumann and Lobos arrived at the location at approximately 12:30 am.  Lobos was able to track the scent of the youngster which led Thuman to the child’s location, in the woods east of the residence.

The child was evaluated by EMS, and found not be injured, and he was returned to his parents.