Lady Flying Furball Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Just saw this regarding a missing little boy and the three family dogs seemingly gone with him. Hoping they are taking care of him and he is found soon. Missing Boy Riley Martin, 4, goes missing with family dogs at Nambucca Heads AAP October 03, 2012 11:36PM A FOUR-year-old boy with Down syndrome has gone missing from his NSW home, apparently taking his family's three dogs with him. Riley Martin disappeared from his home at Nambucca Heads at midday (AEST) and has not been seen since. The boy, from Short St, is described as being of Caucasian appearance with short brown hair and was wearing red pyjamas and a black top. Three family dogs, two fox terriers and a kelpie, have also disappeared. Emergency services, volunteers and neighbours have been scouring the area around Riley's home. NSW Police said their search for Riley was suspended due to failing light, but local police were continuing to search overnight. A briefing is due to take place at 5.30am on Thursday before a major search resumes half an hour later. Local police, water police, the dog unit, the police airwing, PolAir and police on trail bikes will join the search, helped by volunteers from the State Emergency Service, Volunteer Rescue Association, Surf Life Saving Association and the Rural Fire Service, as well as local residents. Anyone with information on Riley's whereabouts is urged to call triple zero. Edited October 3, 2012 by FlyingFurball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I read this morning that they found his clothes on a beach. Poor little boy, he looks adorable - his parents must be stricken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadbury Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 For Riley and all who are out searching for him. I hope his dogs are with him as they will be easily spotted walking with a young child. I saw this story on FB early yesterday afternoon and was hoping for happy news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 the worry those parents must be going thru.. praying for a good ending to this H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit for a King Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Just a gorgeous little guy....fingers crossed he is found safe and well.... Edited October 3, 2012 by Fit for a King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 He's just been found safe and well but it could have been a tragedy. Having just seen his mum interviewed, it seems all this upset and drama was caused for want of a padlock on the gate. It's not the first time it has happened but I hope to God it will be the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadbury Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Prayers answered.....he is home safe and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 And the dogs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) And the dogs?? Nothing mentioned about the dogs but I did see a small dog in a lady's arm, don't know if this was one of the dogs with Riley It looks like the 3 dogs are still in the bush according to the update on atm. They have got one of the dogs nothing mentioned about the other 2. Edited October 3, 2012 by smooch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sezy Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 He was found with one dog, not sure about the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Just reported he was with the dogs... His mum said those dogs kept him alive.. So I guess they are all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 *breathes* I am so glad he's OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadbury Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) *breathes* I am so glad he's OK. + 1 As the time wore on and then I saw the Police and SES at the Beach my heart sank. Now I am so relieved I am crying. Edited October 3, 2012 by Kadbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 In this article his mum reports she doesn't care if dogs go to pound http://www.news.com.au/national/lost-boy-riley-martin-4-found-with-beloved-dogs/story-fndo4bst-1226487740113 Stuff that, I would give them a home. They probably kept him alive. Did anyone actually see that coverage on Ten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottshowgirl Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I read that comment from the mum & thought wtf?! Those dogs saved your son's life! The people who found him said he was freezing and that was after snuggling up to a dog, it might have not been a positive outcome without his canine electric blanket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I read that comment from the mum & thought wtf?! Those dogs saved your son's life! The people who found him said he was freezing and that was after snuggling up to a dog, it might have not been a positive outcome without his canine electric blanket So so true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I read that comment from the mum & thought wtf?! Those dogs saved your son's life! The people who found him said he was freezing and that was after snuggling up to a dog, it might have not been a positive outcome without his canine electric blanket No guarantee Mum was quoted correctly. That's journalism for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claireybell Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I assume her comment may have taken out of context. If it was me I would be very relieved my dogs were found and ok but I would bursting with emotion that my son was foubdb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claireybell Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Found, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyt Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 The family that found them were alerted by a single dog bark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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