Florence (KMTR) Isaak Glenn was found safe at approximately 1:10 p.m. by two men driving on a dirt road near Big Creek north of the campground.
He has been reunited with his family and medical personnel are being dispatched to evaluate Isaak. Other than some obvious scratches, Isaak quickly ate a sandwich and drank some water after being brought to the campground by the people who found him.
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Florence (KMTR) The search for 5-year old Isaak Benjamin Glenn is continuing Thursday afternoon under the direction of the Lane County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue Unit. Glenn was reported missing Wednesday afternoon after he was last seen playing with other kids on a wooded hill behind a campsite at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park about 12 miles north of Florence. A TIP line has been established to help locate the missing child. Anyone with information is asked to call 888-780-5678.
Lane County Sheriff's Deputy Wade Martin is coordinating the search efforts that started in and around the campground. The search is now extending outside of the campground involving search and rescue personnel from Lane County and Lincoln County. Approximately 25 searchers are in the area assisted by two canines. Weather conditions have improved allowing a US Coast Guard helicopter to assist with the search.
Deputy Martin appreciates the concern of local citizens asking if they can help, but at this time they have adequate, trained personnel searching in the area.
Oregon State Police detectives and troopers have completed interviewing campers in the campground which had no vacancies for the 70 recreational vehicle, trailer and tent sites. The camp is closed temporarily for new campers interesting in staying at this campground. Questions regarding camping availability at the Washburne campground should be directed to State Parks & Recreation.
A Missing Person bulletin has been prepared and is being distributed and posted at various locations during the day.
Isaak Benjamin Glenn is described as a white male, 3 ft. 6 in. tall, weighing 40 – 45 pounds. He has red hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, gray shorts with possible white stripe down each side, and flip-flop style sandals. ISAAK's parents described him as outgoing, smart, friendly and energetic. He enjoys the outdoors but is not considered a risk taker. With his bright red hair, they said he "sticks out in a crowd like a sore thumb."
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Florence (KMTR) - Approximately 30 police officers, fire personnel, state parks employees and citizens are searching for a 5-year-old boy last seen late Wednesday afternoon playing with other kids at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park north of Florence.
According to Oregon State Police Sergeant Andy Kenyon, Isaac Benjamin Glenn from Veneta arrived at the state park with family friends earlier in the day and was reportedly playing with several other children near their campsite when one of the children noticed he was not around.
Family friends assisted by several other campers and the park camp hosts immediately started searching around the park but were unable to find the boy. Oregon State Police was notified about 30 minutes later and four troopers responded. Siuslaw Fire Department personnel also responded to help coordinate the search efforts. Lane County Search & Rescue personnel arrived at the park late Wednesday. Thursday morning, search dogs joined in the effort.
Isaac Benjamin Glenn is described as a white male, 3 ft. 6 in. tall, weighing 40 – 45 pounds. He has red hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, gray shorts and flip-flop style sandals. His parents were notified and drove from their home to the state park to help.
Conditions in the area Wednesday night were described as foggy with temperatures in the 50's.
Isaak’s family has turned to Facebook as a resource, urging people to spread the word and post Isaak's picture. The Facebook page is simply called "Find Lost Child: Isaak Glenn." It features his picture, recent news reports and emergency contact information. There is also a plea posted from the family, for people to post Isaak's disappearance as their own Facebook status updates, and to post his picture as much as possible.
Since it appeared Thursday morning, the number of friends on the Facebook page has been growing.
(Source:kmtr.com)
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