INDEPENDENCE, Ky. — Dozens of people helped local officials search for a 3-year-old reported missing in Independence Friday night.
Kenton County dispatchers first said a 3-year-old girl was reported missing from her home on Wayman Drive at around 7 p.m. As multiple agencies helped Independence police with their search, hundreds of residents showed up to do what they could.
Just before 11 p.m., officials reported the girl was found safe not too far from home.
A WCPO crew was at the scene and spoke to some of the people who helped with the search.
"I've got a 6-year-old girl, this means a lot to see this many people come out and I live right around the corner," Seth Chandler said. "I'm just glad she's safe, it wasn't a big deal, and everybody can go to bed."
Police noted the volunteer help, saying residents in the area always "show up" when they're needed.
The girl was healthy and reunited with her family before the end of the night.
