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Bloodhound helps Manatee County Deputies find 2 lost boys

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM · 1 min read
Bloodhound helps Manatee County Deputies find 2 lost boys — Siesta Key Community news

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A bloodhound helped Manatee County sheriff’s deputies find two boys who became lost in a remote rural area, according to the sheriff’s office.Deputies on the ground and the agency’s Aviation Unit had been searching for the boys when Bloodhound K9 Cane picked up a scent, the sheriff’s office said.Discovering the Manatee County K9 Deputy of the SuncoastAbout 10 minutes later, Cane led his handler to the boys.The boys were found in thick brush and safely recovered, according to the department.The agency credited Cane, the dog’s handler and other deputies with getting the boys home safely.

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