LizT Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Please be safe little one. http://www.news.com.au/national/two-year-old-boy-missing-after-apparently-wandering-off-mildura-property-police-say/story-fndo4cq1-1226511902546 Edited November 6, 2012 by LizT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipsqueak Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 http://www.news.com.au/national/two-year-old-boy-missing-after-apparently-wandering-off-mildura-property-police-say/story-fndo4cq1-1226511902546 Frantic search for missing toddler in Mildura by: Angus Thompson From: Herald Sun November 07, 2012 7:40AM UPDATE: A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy missing in Mildura regularly wanders up to 1km from home, police say. The boy was last seen playing with his German Shepherd, named Dasher, at his Deakin Ave house located about 15km from the northwest Victorian town at about 8.30pm last night. Police believe the boy and his dog wandered off the property, which is located between Twentieth and Twentyfirst streets, and is situated near farmland and state forest. Mildura police, the dog squad and SES volunteers have joined the search. The boy's family said he regularly wanders away from home. "The child can wander for up to 1km away from home and end up at neighbours who subsequently bring the child back. Unfortunately on this occasion the child’s still missing," Sgt Gary Matthews told 3AW radio. "It was a mild night and while the property is not remote, it certainly backs onto farms and vineyards, and there is some state forest in the area." The boy is described as Caucasian, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Police are urging anybody who sees the boy or the dog to call triple zero immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Regularly wanders up to 1km away?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 What is the matter with people???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadbury Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 2 years old and has wandered up to 1km away in the past.....neighbours have alway brought him back....WTF I have a three year old Grandson and he is never out of his Mother/Fathers sight either front or backyard. I just saw a news report and a "Neighbour" talking saying "well he must be out here somewhere - well we hope he is." I feel sick that this little one is lost and pray that his dog stays with him and he is found safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 It's just ridiculous. Total negligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Well maybe now they WON'T let him wander up to a kilometre...utterly irresposible. I would never even let a two year old in a closed up secure yard unsupervised. Geez I hope he's okay. Edited November 6, 2012 by LizT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I didnt realise this had already been posted and doubled up in Lost and Found, sorry. Hoping they are both found safe and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Just heard on ABC radio that the child has been found 3.5km from his home. I *think* the dog was found as well but not 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadbury Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 :thumbsup: Thank Dog they are safe......just saw a report on google but didn't say how far. Poor little fellow must have been so scared being lost for over 14 hours. Parents have a lot to answer for and I hope they get a good grilling..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Phew..What a GOOD DOG :) I do hope the family appreciate what has happened .. and keep them both safe now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 That is complete idiocy. Glad the boy was found. the parents need a stern talking to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 From ABC news website Police say the boy and dog are fit and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 From ABC news website Police say the boy and dog are fit and well. Thank God for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Thank god the dog looks after the poor little sod as his parents bloody well don't. That is just craziness. I am glad he is safe and I wonder if a DOCS visit may be in their future??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) I have a 2 year old son and the thought of letting him walk around our property makes me feel ill I just can not fathom how any parent can let their child wander. The fact that this isn't wasn't a once off incident is just astonishing Edited November 7, 2012 by millbrooksprings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Some people don't deserve kids and dogs (pets)... I am so glad to hear he has been found safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I have a 2 year old son and the thought of letting him walk around our property makes me feel ill I just can not fathom how nay parent can let their child wander. The fact that this isn't wasn't a once off incident is just astonishing Agreed MBS - it is far to dangerous to let a child wander around. There are troughs, snakes, livestock, cars, other roaming dogs. The list goes on. Just terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Some people don't deserve kids and dogs (pets)... I am so glad to hear he has been found safe. Ditto...What the heck is wrong with some people.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpette Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 They don't care because to quote my neighbours, "they always come back" And there is no gaurantee that they will learn on the day when they don't come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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