LOCK HAVEN — A large multi-agency search effort took place Sunday after a juvenile was reported missing from the Youngs Avenue area of Lock Haven.

Brayden was reported missing at approximately 11:00 a.m. and was last seen wearing black shorts and a gray T-shirt. As search efforts expanded, Lycoming County Task Force 81 was dispatched to the 700 block of Woods Avenue to assist with land search operations.

Numerous emergency responders and community volunteers assisted in the search, checking yards, pools, roadways, and wooded areas throughout the area.

Thankfully, the child was later located safe and reunited with his parents.

Following the incident, Chief Brungard of Citizens Hose Company No. 5 expressed his appreciation for the overwhelming response from both first responders and the community.

“I would like to thank everyone for their assistance today searching for the lost child. The child was found safe and reunited with his parents,” Chief Brungard said. “Thank you to Lock Haven Fire Department members, Goodwill Hose Company, Lock Haven Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Williamsport Police K-9, Lycoming County Drone Task Force, Clinton County EMA, Lock Haven EMS, Lock Haven University Police, Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, and all of the volunteers in the community who walked and drove around searching yards, pools, and wooded areas.”

The successful outcome highlighted the strong coordination between emergency services and community members in bringing the child home safely.