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Florida Mom Hears Son is Alive During Live Police Plea
16 Sep
Summary
- A mother learned her missing son was alive during a police press conference.
- The teen, diagnosed with schizophrenia and mild autism, was missing for 48 hours.
- A good Samaritan spotted the teen using social media photos.
In an emotional moment, a Florida mother discovered her missing son was alive during a televised press conference. Olga Adcock stood with St. Johns County Sheriff Robert A. Hardwick, pleading for help to find her 16-year-old son, Benjamin Adcock, who had been missing for nearly 48 hours.
During the press conference on Monday, September 15th, a woman's voice from the audience announced, "They found him." Sheriff Hardwick immediately turned to comfort Olga, who was overcome with relief. Benjamin, diagnosed with schizophrenia and mild autism, was safely located.
The sheriff's office had mobilized extensive resources, including K9 teams, drones, and helicopters, in the search for Benjamin. A crucial breakthrough came when a good Samaritan recognized the teen from social media images and alerted the authorities, leading to his safe return.
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office also provided information on programs designed to assist individuals prone to wandering. These include 'Project Lifesaver,' offering tracking transmitters, 'K9 Scent Kits' to preserve scents for tracking, and the 'SAFE Program' with stickers for enhanced communication with first responders.
