Overview

• Two-year-old Bodin Allen went missing from his home in Seligman, Arizona, on April 14, prompting a 16-hour search involving over 40 rescuers and a Department of Public Safety helicopter.
• The search area posed significant risks, including rugged terrain and sightings of two mountain lions by aerial teams.
• Rancher Scotty Dunton’s dog, Buford, located the toddler under a tree and led him at least a mile to safety on Dunton’s property, seven miles from the boy’s home.
• Bodin was found in good health with only minor scratches, and his parents have described the rescue as a “miracle.”
• The story highlights the critical role of search teams, guardian dogs, and community efforts in wilderness rescues.