A 2-year-old boy from Seligman, Arizona, spent the night alone in wilderness, covering 7 miles in challenging conditions, including mountain lion territory. Rescuers searched vigorously for him after he disappeared from home, but it was a rancher's dog, Buford, who ultimately guided him to safety. Found in good shape after 16 hours, the boy had rested under a tree rather than walking all night. The rancher emphasized the challenging terrain and noted Buford's protective nature, suggesting the dog didn't leave the boy's side during the ordeal.
I got in my truck to go to town and I see Buford walking down the side of the fence with a little blond kid with him.
He went through some rough country, it's all mountains and canyons and boulder piles, and it's rough for adults, let alone for 2-year-old kids.
The rancher traced the boy's steps and found the dog had escorted him for at least a mile.
He loves kids, and I imagine he wouldn't leave him once he'd found him.
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