Two-year-old found after going missing for three days in KZN valley

Photo: IPSS

Two-year-old found after going missing for three days in KZN valley

A two-year-old girl who was missing for three days in a rural area has been safely reunited with her family.

Two-year-old found after going missing for three days in KZN valley

Photo: IPSS

Miracles still happen! A two-year-old girl was found dehydrated but alive after she spent three days ALONE in a valley in the bushes.

THE TODDLER SPENT TWO NIGHTS IN THE VALLEY ALONE

According to IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Paul Herbst, the two-year-old went missing in a rural area just behind Sundumbili.

Two-year-old found after going missing for three days in KZN valley
Photo: IPSS

“She was reported missing to police after failed attempts by the community to locate her.

“Search and Rescue teams were immediately deployed to the area but were unable to access it due to protesters who had blocked off all roads into the area,” Herbst said.

On Wednesday morning, the IPSS Security senior management and Search and Rescue teams returned to the area.

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MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE DETAILS

“The IPSS Security senior management and Search and Rescue teams returned to the area in an attempt to locate the missing toddler,” Herbst said.

Herbst said the little girl was soon found down in a valley in the bushes.

Fortunately, the two-year-old girl appeared to be in good health.

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He furthermore said she was transported to a medical facility by IPSS Medical Rescue paramedics to be assessed.

“We applaud the great teamwork between all roleplayers on scene and commend our managers for going above and beyond to assist SAPS, Search and Rescue teams and the local community,” Herbst concluded.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD EVER GOES MISSING

When Your Child Goes Missing:

  • Try not to panic.
  • Do not wait 24 hours to report your missing child.
  • Get a responsible person to stay at your house while you’re at the police station or searching for your child. This person can take messages if someone calls about the child’s disappearance or if the child returns home.
  • Go to your nearest police station and take a recent photograph of the child with you. Make sure that the photograph is of good quality so that your child will be easily identifiable.
  • Give a good description of what the child was wearing, their last whereabouts and any information that may help the police.
  • Complete a SAPS 55 (A) form which safeguards the police against false or hoax reports. This form also gives the Police permission to distribute the photos and information of the missing child.
  • Make sure the police give you a reference number and a contact name and number of the SAPS officer(s) assigned to the investigation.
  • Click on our Report Now button found on the website and complete the form.
  • Remember that if your child returns home, you should go to the Police station to report that the child is safe and let MCSA know that your child has returned home safely.