Searching Everywhere
A search and rescue mission was carried out by the local Sheriff’s department. Meanwhile, a military Blackhawk helicopter from the nearby McGhee Tyson Airbase assisted in the search. After Berrong received the phone call from the Leach family, things got started quickly.
Searching Everywhere
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They launched a ground operation in addition to using the chopper to search for the boy. Almost a hundred first responders made up the search and rescue team, which covered 2,000 acres of mountainous terrain. The question was whether they would be able to locate this young boy before it became too late.
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