A dramatic video captures the heartwarming moment a mother was reunited with her miraculously unharmed 6-year-old daughter after spending three days alone in the British Columbia wilderness.
Oaklyn Schweder wandered from her parents' home near Burns Lake last Thursday and remained exposed to the elements until Sunday, when authorities finally found the missing girl, Storyful reported.
Oaklin, who is nonverbal, was found in cold, wet conditions with nothing on his feet but socks during what local police called the largest search-and-rescue operation in the region, his parents said. , was found at the bottom of a drainage ditch. According to records to CBC.
Oaklin's mother, Gail Skin, is seen in the video.29, followed his daughter's high-pitched screams into the forest and heroically emerged with her crying daughter in his arms.
Police and volunteers say they have already searched an area about 25 miles from Burns Lake to no avail.
On a whim, they decided to check again, and their diligence paid off.
Officials said the cause of the death was likely caused by the girl getting lost and moving around in the forest.
“We are in awe and very surprised and shocked that so many people came together and wanted our baby home as much as we did. I just felt so many emotions just being there,” Skin told CBC about the extensive volunteer effort.
She added, “Because many of them are parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who just love babies. Their intentions were good and pure. They didn't stop until they brought us. [child] house. “
More than 600 volunteers from across Canada participated in the search.
The report said authorities also used helicopters and drones.
Oaklin received first aid when she was found, but authorities said the strong girl was physically unharmed, apart from being cold, hungry and thirsty.
“I was so happy to have her back in my arms that I couldn't help myself,” Skin told CBC.
The family said they will take precautions to ensure Oaklin doesn't get lost again.
