Teen vanishes during snowstorm then found safe in woods by K9 unit after massive search
BEL AIR, MD — A 15-year-old boy who vanished from his home during a raging snowstorm was found alive in a wooded area after a desperate search involving police, a bloodhound, and multiple emergency agencies, the Bel Air Police Department announced Saturday.
The teen disappeared between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, slipping away without his family’s knowledge as a powerful winter storm swept through the region. With freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall blanketing the area, officials feared for his safety, especially due to nearby waterways and hazardous weather conditions.
Officers launched a full-scale effort to locate the teen, canvassing the area on foot, tracking footprints in the snow, interviewing witnesses, and coordinating with local and state emergency teams. Body-worn camera footage released by the department shows scenes from the tense hours-long operation…