3 Days After Girl Goes Missing Trick-Or-Treating, Mom Follows Neighbor’s Pitbull
The Long Wait
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Time felt like it was moving at a snail’s pace as the Hansens anxiously waited for the police to arrive. The pit bull, who had now taken a protective stance beside them, seemed to understand the gravity of the situation. Its loyal eyes never left Caitlyn, as if silently promising to lead them to Alissa.
Neighbors whispered in hushed tones, speculating about what could have happened to the sweet seven-year-old girl.
Some offered support and comforting words, while others couldn’t help but wonder if she had wandered off into the nearby woods.
A Search Party Forms
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As the police arrived, a sense of urgency permeated the neighborhood. Officers took statements from the Hansens and the children who had been with Alissa. A search party was quickly organized, comprised of neighbors, police officers, and even a few local volunteers.
The pit bull, whose name was Max, took the lead as the group ventured deeper into the woods. His keen senses and familiarity with the terrain made him an invaluable asset in the search.
Caitlyn clung to Max’s leash, her heart pounding with equal parts hope and fear.
A Grim Discovery
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Hours passed, and the search party scoured the woods, calling Alissa’s name and hoping for any sign of her. As the night wore on, despair began to set in. It was then that Max’s behavior changed.
He started barking loudly, his hackles raised and led them to a secluded part of the woods.
There, under a canopy of twisted trees and fallen leaves, they found a torn piece of Alissa’s witch costume.
