Bloodhound Essex Finds Missing Girl in Westchester Store

The Search for a Missing Child

• 🚨 A little girl was reported missing from a big box store in Somers, Westchester.
• 🎯 The Westchester County K9 team was called to assist in the search.

Essex the Bloodhound's Role

• 🐶 Essex, a bloodhound known for her keen sense of smell, was deployed to find the child.
• 👃 Essex uses her large nose and dragging ears to pick up scents from the ground.
• 🐾 The bloodhound was given a piece of fabric from the parents' car to scent.

The Discovery

• 🛒 Essex led her handler, Officer Austerman, into the store, pulling them towards a specific aisle.
• 🎯 The hound found the 2-year-old girl hiding between stacks of dog food, before the officer could even turn the corner.
• ⚠️ The child's yellow shirt helped her blend into the yellow bags where she was concealed.

Relief and Reward

• 👏 Upon the child's safe return, there were loud cheers of relief from those present.
• ✨ Essex received hugs, kisses, and treats for her successful and crucial role in finding the girl.