Alabama authorities have confirmed the death of a 4-year-old boy who had been missing for two days.
Search Ends in Tragedy
Johnathan Everett Boley was found Friday about two miles from his father’s home in Walker County, according to police. His dog, Buck, was located with him and is alive.
Disappearance Details
Boley was reported missing Wednesday after he was last seen around 11:30 a.m. near the 7000 block of Highway 195 in Jasper. Authorities said he was believed to be in danger at the time of the alert.
Extensive Search Effort
The search covered more than 500 acres and involved helicopters, drones, police dogs, more than 160 volunteers and over 120 first responders, officials said.
Family Circumstances
Sheriff Nick Smith said Boley disappeared while visiting his father, as his parents are separated. His mother traveled from Florida to Alabama and is cooperating fully with investigators.
Authorities have not released further details about the cause of death.
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