Source wording: “What began as a scary situation for a family in Southampton ended with a quick reunion thanks to Massachusetts State Police troopers who jumped into action. Around 11:10 a.m., authorities received a report of a missing 4-year-old boy who had wandered away from his home with two dogs.”
No operation name published — discovery record #347
Southampton, Mass.
Reported / announced2026-10-12
Record statusVerified
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What happened
As crews searched the surrounding densely wooded terrain, Trooper Timothy Fanion found the boy safe and unharmed in the woods around 1 p.m. The child was quickly reunited with his family.
Purpose
Members of the Massachusetts State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) responded to assist Southampton police in the search for the missing boy.
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