Search teams found a missing teen near Borden Creek, about two miles from where he entered Bankhead National Forest in northern Alabama.
A missing teenager who became lost Tuesday in a north Alabama forest was found after a massive eight-hour search, authorities said.
Authorities received a call around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday of an 18-year-old male that may have wondered off into the woods near the Black Warrior check-in station on Lawrence County Road 9 in Bankhead National Forest, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s OfficeSheriff’s deputies found a vehicle belonging to the teen when they arrived on the scene.
Several agencies -- including the sheriff’s office’s multi-agency search-and-rescue squad; Randall’s Adventure and Training Search & Rescue ; Northwest Alabama K-9; Morgan County Search and Rescue; Christian Aid Ministry; Franklin County Sheriff’s Office; Morgan County Sheriff’s Office; Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office public safety cadets; ALEA helicopters; and the U.S.
Around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, one of the search teams spotted the teen near Borden Creek, about two miles from where he entered the forest.He told authorities “he went into the woods to do some thinking and became lost,” the sheriff’s office said.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A hawk with a job is one BART station's most popular sightPac-Man patrols the station three times a week for eight hours a day.
Read more »
Column: Bad stretch, groaner loss bring memories of late 2021 collapseTeam searching for traction finds none, routed 12-0 at home as questions linger
Read more »
Teen critically injured in gunfire that also wounded 3 others at Alabama town’s block partySheriff Jimmy Abbett on Sunday said the gunfire erupted at 8:45 p.m. in the town of Jacksons’ Gap. The sheriff said it happened at a large event called Gap Day on Manoy Drive.
Read more »
IMPD seeks help in finding missing Indianapolis man and kidsIndianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Detectives are seeking the public's help in searching for a missing Indianapolis family. To report any information call 911 or call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 or (TIPS).
Read more »
The Best Baking Sheets for Golden Brown Cookies, Roasted Vegetables, and All Your Sheet Pan DinnersWe cooked with eight different sheet pans to find the most reliable one for everyday use.
Read more »
World's most sensitive dark matter detector delivers 1st resultsThe LUX-ZEPLIN experiment aims to find the universe's missing matter.
Read more »