Christopher Ramirez.Photo: Grimes County Sheriff’s Office
After days ofno leadson the whereabouts of a missing 3-year-old Texas boy, a Good Samaritan came to the rescue.
Christopher Ramirez wasfound aliveon Saturday morning about five miles from his home in Plantersville, Texas, where he had last been four days earlier, officials said.
Speaking withGood Morning Americaon Monday, Tim Halfin — who contacted police after spotting the boy in a wooded area — said he was compelled to join the search after hearing about the case during Bible study.
“I don’t know what to make of it. All I know if he was found safe,” Halfin toldGMA. “When I picked him up he was still talking. He wasn’t shaking, he wasn’t nervous — the things I would expect. Maybe he just sensed, ‘I’ve been found.’ "
Over the weekend, Texas EquuSearch — which assisted in the effort to find Ramirez —shared a photo of the boy’s reunion with his mother.
“That’s what it’s all about, right there,” Halfin toldGMAof the emotional moment. “That’s why everybody was praying, that’s why everybody was out hunting.”
“The story is, do not give up hope,” he added. “Even though things look bleak, there’s always tomorrow.”
Christopher Ramirez and mom.Texas EquuSearch
Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell said in anews conferenceon Saturday that a citizen called in around 11:15 a.m. with a tip regarding the boy’s location. Ramirez was found in a wooded area near the reported sighting a short time later.
There are no indications of foul play, Sowell said.
“If you don’t believe in a miracle, or believe in God, this is the prime example that miracles do exist,” added Constable Blake Jarvis.
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In an update on Sunday, police shared that Christopher “has been improving at the hospital” and would likely be released Monday afternoon.
“His mother said that she would like to meet with the press and thank everyone for their support and kindness and see Christopher,” police said, noting that members of the police and fire departments will be there to escort the boy and his mother back home.
source: people.com
