Missing West Michigan Mom And Baby Found Walking Barefoot In Texas

A woman and her baby from Wyoming, Michigan, who had been missing for several days, were found safe in Texas last weekend.

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This story has a happy ending, but it was quite an adventure for the mother and child.

The woman and her infant daughter were reported missing on July 3rd, 2024, from their hometown in West Michigan.

For three days, their family and local police were worried about their whereabouts.

Little did they know that the pair had traveled all the way to Texas!

On Saturday, July 6, U.S. Border Patrol agents made a surprising discovery.

They found the missing woman walking barefoot with her baby on a ranch near a border checkpoint on Interstate 35 in South Texas.

The mom told authorities that she had been driving to South Padre Island, a popular beach destination, when her car ran out of gas.

After being found, the woman and her baby were taken to a local hospital to make sure they were healthy.

Luckily, both were found to be safe and unharmed despite their unexpected journey.

Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar praised the Border Patrol agents for their quick response.

He also thanked his deputies for helping to reunite the woman and baby with their family.

The sheriff reminded everyone to stay alert and report any unusual activities they might see.

What a crazy story! I'm so glad that mom and her baby are doing ok.

These Michigan family's need your help to try and find their missing kids, please take a moment to see if you recognize any of them.