An overnight search for two missing children in the dense woods of Sullivan County ended in relief early Monday morning when Catskills Hatzolah members located the pair near Weissman Road and Stump Pond Road in Livingston Manor.

The search began Sunday evening when two local children, ages 12 and 15, failed to return home after venturing into the heavily wooded area surrounding Livingston Manor. As night fell and temperatures dropped, concerns mounted, prompting Sullivan County Emergency Personnel to activate a full-scale search and rescue mission.

More than 10 fire departments, Forest Rangers, and New York State Police mobilized, combing the rugged terrain under the cover of darkness. Equipped with advanced search equipment, floodlights, search dogs, and drones, rescuers worked tirelessly through the night, battling difficult conditions in hopes of locating the missing teens, but to no avail.

Catskills Hatzalah was contacted early Monday morning for assistance in the search. A team of its SAR volunteers quickly sprang into action, receiving a briefing at approximately 7 AM before heading out to search for the missing youngsters.

At approximately 8:55 a.m. Monday, a team from Catskills Hatzolah made the critical discovery—both children were found alive and in good shape.

Emergency personnel on scene evaluated the children for exposure and exhaustion, and they were reunited with their relieved families shortly thereafter.

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