Overview

• Boden Allen, 2, went missing from his home in Seligman, Arizona, around 5 p.m. on Monday, prompting an extensive search involving over 40 rescuers.
• The toddler was found 16 hours later by rancher Scottie Dunton on his property, approximately seven miles from where he disappeared.
• Buford, Dunton's Anatolian Pyrenees, played a critical role by discovering Boden and leading him to safety through rugged terrain known for wildlife dangers like mountain lions and coyotes.
• Boden survived the night by sheltering under a tree, enduring temperatures that dropped into the 40s, and emerged in good condition despite the ordeal.
• Authorities credit the community's swift response and Buford’s protective instincts for the boy's safe recovery in a challenging and hazardous environment.