Father And Son Stumble Upon 'Help' Scratched into Dirt - So They Follow Quiet Voice Into The Woods To Find Missing Teen

Nov 12, 2018 by apost team

If you know someone who is raising a special needs child, you do not have to be told how special they are. These parents often demonstrate a heroic nature while caring for their children.

These parents are forced to restructure their entire lives to provide schooling, medical care, and other things their child needs.

This frightening question became prophetic in the life of a 19-year-old woman living in Hayden, Iowa.

Kathryn Ogle stands 5'4" tall and possesses curly blonde hair and green eyes. At first glance, you would be hard pressed to recognize that the young woman was battling a number of serious issues.

Kathryn suffers from cognitive impairment and a host of medical problems. The young woman has been determined to possess the maturity level of someone half her age. When she went missing on the first of November, police sprang quickly into action. Authorities learned that the young woman left her home wearing only pants and a sweatshirt. She was not wearing shoes.

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The Sheriffs Office of Kootenai County mobilized a team of 40 individuals proficient at search and rescue procedures. Authorities also brought in K-9 units.

The Sheriff's Office requested on their Facebook page that individuals not part of the search mission avoid the area of the search. It was explained to citizens that despite their desire to help, their presence could make it more difficult to locate the missing young woman.

The irony is an untrained father and his son was first to locate Kathryn. The duo possibly saved the young woman's life.

Chris Trumbich and his stepson, Ryle Gordon were hunting on November 3. An additional 60 search and rescue personnel had been added from nearby counties. A command center was located not far from the cabin the father and son slept in while hunting.

The hunters were on their way back to the cabin when they noticed something peculiar. The word 'help' was written into the mud. It appeared a stick was used to write the message. Gordon explains that the message panicked the hunters.

Trumbich and Gordon contacted the command post. An ambulance was sent to follow the hunters back to the site of the message. Someone could be heard speaking softly. 'Hello,' the voice said before adding, 'help me.'

Kathryn was leaning against a tree. The small fire she made protected her from the frigid conditions. She would be safe now.

How did you feel when learning of the girl's disappearance? Did you expect the safe return? Were you impressed by Kathryn's ability to survive on her own? Let us know in the story - and send this story to friends and allow them to share their thoughts with you.