YatharthSafe At Last!
The rescue teams headed towards the anonymous growling and they eventually found Kaydon. They were within their search radius that was half a mile, so they figured that Kaydon would have lost his track, petrified with fear, he stayed there the entire time. However, what took everyone by surprise and left them astonished was that Kaydon was accompanied by someone the whole time he was lost.
A Guardian Angel
Kaydon was ultimately found at 3:30 p.m., after a search operation which lasted for 22 hours, and as things unfolded the growling happened to be of his black-and-white terrier, Chula. “When the rescuers advanced towards Kaydon, the dog began growling, so Chula is the protector,” stated Jeff French, BCSO chief deputy.
Health Risks
Kaydon sat petrified when he was discovered by the rescuers. When asked if he was fine, he replied, “very cold.” His skin had turned purple due to cold and he didn’t seem well. The clothes he had on were comparably thin and were not enough to keep him warm through the night. He was also questioned where he lived, to which he gave his address, but his home wasn’t the first place where he was taken after being rescued.
Not Home Just Yet
It was a traumatizing incident not only for the parents but for Kaydon as well. He was also away from his family for the last 22 hours or so. Before he could go home, Kaydon was taken to Blount Memorial Hospital and was kept under medical scrutiny for some time. The rescuers wanted to ensure that he didn’t suffer from Post stress traumatic disorder or any other medical condition.
Giving Thanks
Kaydon was still under medical scrutiny at Blount Memorial Hospital, when his family announced his return. Initially, no such information about Kaydon’s medical condition or how he disappeared was divulged. In their statement, the family thanked the rescue team and the volunteers who gave their best for the purpose. They also thanked the local authorities who helped to find Kaydon. They expressed their gratitude to all the neighbors and asked for privacy.
Online Celebration
The last 22 hours were harrowing for the Blount County community, but all’s well that ends well. The community rose to the occasion and was as joyous at Kaydon’s homecoming. The news of Kaydon’s return was well received by the media and was widely celebrated on social media as well. A well-wisher took to Facebook and wrote: “I’m so glad that he was found safe.”