Flagstaff, AZ – A massive search operation is currently underway in Flagstaff, Arizona, after a nine-year-old boy was reported missing in the dense forests surrounding the area.
The boy was last seen on Wednesday afternoon.
As soon as it was realized that the boy was missing, local askanim and various chesed organizations swiftly mobilized, launching an extensive search effort.
Volunteers from nearby communities and well beyond, as well as trained search and rescue teams, have joined forces, scouring the vast and rugged terrain in hopes of locating the missing child.
Flagstaff, known for its striking natural beauty, is a region surrounded by mountains, deserts, and pine forests. It serves as a gateway to the San Francisco Peaks, home to Arizona’s tallest mountain, Humphreys Peak, and the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort. The area is part of the world’s largest Ponderosa Pine Forest, making the search effort particularly challenging due to the dense woodland and expansive geography.
All are asked to daven for the safe return of Tzion ben Chayah Rivkah.
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