Snowstorm Rescue: K-9 Bo Traces Scent to Save North Carolina Boy
TL;DR
During a severe snowstorm in Gastonia, NC, a 13-year-old boy with special needs wandered from home and was at risk in freezing conditions. A Gastonia Police K-9 named Bo tracked the boy’s scent, enabling responders to secure a perimeter and locate him; EMS crews found him cold but unharmed, thanks to swift teamwork and Bo’s performance in the harsh weather.
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