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4-Year-Old California Boy Found Safe After 22 Hours Alone in Wilderness

Christian Ramirez was discovered by search teams a quarter mile from his family's campsite in Sierra National Forest.

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Four year old Christian Ramirez is rescued after going missing near the Rancheria Campground in Sierra National Forest on june 21, 2024.
Christian Ramirez, 4, was found by the Tulare County Search and Rescue Team after being lost for 22 hours near Huntington Lake in California on June 20, 2024.
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Overview

  • Christian Ramirez went missing from Rancheria Campground near Huntington Lake on Thursday morning.
  • A search-and-rescue team of over 50 officers and volunteers located him under a tree on Friday morning.
  • The boy was tired, hungry, and had minor sunburn and bug bites but was otherwise in good health.
  • Rescue efforts included aerial searches, dogs, and assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies.
  • Authorities and the family expressed relief and gratitude for the successful rescue.