Millie the police puppy finds missing 5-year-old with autism stuck in swamp
PALERMO, Maine (Gray News) – A K-9 puppy is being credited with rescuing a 5-year-old girl with autism.
According to Maine State Police, 10-month-old Millie the bloodhound saved the little girl on Friday in Palermo, Maine.
Police said around 5:30 p.m., Millie and her handler found the missing girl in a cedar swamp, waist-deep in water.
Thankfully, the girl was not hurt.
Police said Millie tracked a scent trail from the girl’s home that was a third of a mile long.
“Millie is only 10 months old, yet she’s already proving herself time and again with her dedication, sweet disposition, and incredible nose,” Maine State Police wrote in a Facebook post. “We’re so proud of Millie and the team — here’s to many more successful missions!”
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