Authorities in Montgomery County have found three children who disappeared late Thursday in the Sam Houston National Forest.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said the kids were discovered safe on Friday morning about a mile away from where they originally entered the woods. They were checked out by paramedics before they were released to their families. They were not injured, according to MCSO.
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The children — a girl, 6, and two boys, 6 and 7 — were reported missing just before 8 p.m. Thursday in the Flamingo Lakes Subdivision, which is surrounded by the national forest, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies said the children were believed to have used a trail that connects to the children’s neighborhood when they disappeared. It is commonly used so kids can stay off the main road, according to MCSO.
“Law enforcement agencies from several jurisdictions along with Fire Department personnel arrived and began an extensive search for the missing children,” MCSO said in a news release last night. “Montgomery County Search and Rescue was also called in to assist in the search along with helicopters, drones, and K9 tracking dogs.”
Deputies said that law enforcement officers remained at the location overnight to continue their search.
MCSO said deputies will interview the children to learn how they became lost.
All three kids have been located safe. EMS has checked them out and they are at home with mom and dad. Special thank...
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The Sam Houston National Forest is located northwest of Conroe in the Houston area.