On Wednesday, July 19 at approximately 6:00 p.m., a call was received at the Alger County Sheriff’s Office reporting that three young male subjects were discovered missing from the Hiawatha Boy’s Scout camp on Doe Lake Road in Autrain Twp. The information received indicated that the missing subjects were on a hiking excursion when they became separated from the hiking group. Alger County Sheriff’s Deputies, Alger County K9 Unit, and the Alger County Rescue 21 team were dispatched for a search. The Boy Scout leaders assisted all responding units with the search.

Upon arrival all units began their search efforts and ultimately located the missing subjects within approximately ½ hour. All subjects were located and in good health.

It should be noted that Alger County Dispatchers were able to contact the missing children via 911 texting. By doing so, they were able to obtain GPS coordinates for the search team to respond. The missing subjects remained at that location as instructed making the search times minimal.

A reminder to all, that 911 texting is available if a subject’s cell service is unavailable.