FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Two boys who went missing late Wednesday into Thursday have both been located and are safe.
Coconino County Sheriff's Office originally reported 8-year-old Tzion Maron missing late Wednesday night after he got separated from his family at the Lava River Cave near Flagstaff.
According to CCSO, he was located late Thursday morning.
A second boy, 8-year-old Canyon Hartley, was reported missing from a campsite near the Grand Canyon Thursday morning.
Just hours later, National Park Service officials said he was also located.
Both boys are reportedly safe.
The circumstances behind their disappearances were not immediately disclosed.
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office said more than 100 local volunteers came to help search for Maron.
On top of that, dozens of Jewish community search and rescue teams flew out from the East Coast to search.
“We showed up, we came. Everyone stopped, dropped, whatever it was to make sure we brought the child home safely,” Chaverim of Rockland volunteer Isaac Kliknick said. “Our volunteers found him, he was sleeping next to a tree. We were doing what we do best, what we train for.”
Chabad of Flagstaff Rabbi Dovie Shapiro said he’s proud of the overflowing support from community members.
“When someone is in need, you feel like it’s your own child, your own family and you want to do something to be a part of it,” Shapiro said. “The family is beyond themselves, they’re just so grateful. We’re all so thankful to God to be able to celebrate with them.”
