A two-year-old boy, Boden Allen, went missing in Seligman, Arizona, leading to a large search effort when he wandered away from home. Dressed only in a tank top and pajama pants, he ventured several miles into wilderness inhabited by mountain lions. After 16 hours, rancher Scotty Dunton's dog, Buford, found the boy and guided him back to safety. Dunton described the dog's protective nature, which is critical in keeping wildlife at bay. The toddler was reunited with his family, recovering well at home after his ordeal.
I look up and the little kid's standing there with my dog. I can't believe that kid made it that far, Dunton said.
The protective pooch was thanked by police for staying with the boy and bringing him to safety.
He goes out at night and just kind of patrols... keeps coyotes out, Dunton said.
Boden reportedly told the rancher he had slept under a tree.
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