Overview

• Bodin Allen, 2, disappeared from his home in Seligman, Arizona, on April 14, prompting an extensive search effort by over 40 rescuers and a Department of Public Safety helicopter.
• The search spanned rugged terrain inhabited by mountain lions, adding to the urgency and complexity of the operation.
• After 16 hours, rancher Scotty Dunton’s dog, Buford, located the toddler under a tree seven miles from his home and likely protected him overnight.
• Bodin was found with only minor scratches and has since been reunited with his parents, who described the rescue as a miracle.
• Authorities and the family credited Buford’s instincts and Dunton’s efforts for the boy’s safe recovery, highlighting the dog’s role in guiding him to safety.