Every parents worst nightmare is waking up and finding out their child is not asleep and in their bed. For one Indiana family, the nightmare became their reality.
Wandering Off
Abdul Azeem Agboola's parents realized he was not in his bed at 2:30 am. Their home security footage showed him wandering away about an hour earlier.
The search for the 3-year-old boy began around 4 a.m. Madison County law enforcement teamed up with officers around the area to form an over 100 person search crew.
The crew reached 11 a.m. without finding the boy anywhere near his Springbook home. They began to recheck the area looking under trees and other places where a little one can hide.
A Strange Sound
Volunteer firefighter, Justin Harmeson, 20. was directing traffic near the entrance to Summerlake. As he stood outside his car, he heard a soft sound, that almost sounded like crying.
"At the very first I wasn't able to tell what it was, but after multiple times I kept hearing the noise and was able to tell it sounded like a child crying."
Justin Harmeson
Harmeson is also a correctional officer with the Madison County Sheriff's Department, when he is not serving as a volunteer firefighter. He began to look around searching for what was making that sound.
It did not take long for him to see Abdul's tiny face by the edge of the road.
"When I saw him, I instantly started to walk out onto the road, making sure traffic was stopping. When I knew traffic was stopped I ran over there, and as soon as I got over there he instantly raised his arms up toward me."
Justin Harmeson
Getting Him to Safety
According to the Herald Bulletin, Harmeson grabbed the child and took him back across the roadway, placing him in the back seat of his car. He alerted other officers that he had found the little boy. It had been nearly nine hours since he went missing.
Harmeson said the little boy was cold and wet, since he was sitting right next to a drain with his feet and legs in water. The morning saw temps as low as 30- 40 degrees.
Paramedics took him to the hospital for a check-up.
Right Place, Right Time
Harmeson was in the right place and the right time. thankfully, he was able to hear the little boy over the sounds of the traffic and bring him to safety.
God Bless you Sir.
A fantastic, uplifting story that had a happy ending. Bless the firefighter! Our great God is in
Control and ALWAYS on duty!
Good job !😊😊
Thank God for 1st responders and volunteers. To think dems want to defund and abolish LEO.
Praise God for placing that firefighter in the right place at the right time. More proo that God works in mysterious ways
I am always happy and relieved when there is a happy ending to a dire situation, and this one tugged at my heart, even more when I read how long he had been missing! God was certainly watching over the little boy, and the rescuer!!! Such a wonderful ending to a long day!!! Remember the Golden Rule, and to smile to erase a frown.
Thank God this little boy was found safe, and Thank God the fireman Justin Harmeson was in the right place at the right time.
Thank God for this person who found him
That is Great! God was with that child and guided his rescuer.
Very good that the man was there,and found the little lad safe and sound,even if a little worse for wear.
Thank you for your service
That is so awesome. Relieved the little boy is ok and thanking God for placing his servant in the right place to save the child.
Amen 🙏
Awesome 👍
saved by a person that was paying attention
Thankyou Sir, and God bless to you and the little baby boy❤
It's always nice when there is a happy ending. Thank all the volunteers for their hard work.
Thankful that off duty firefighter was in the right at the right time,and that the little guy is alright.
Thank Our Lord and thank you officer Harmeson.
The Lord made sure Mr. Harmeson was in the place he was needed.
A Guardian Angel was watching over little Abdul and brought Harmeson to his rescue. Abdul's family has much to be thankful for.
WOW Lucky little boy, thank you Justin for paying attention and saving this little guy.
Someone was looking out for that little guy. Thank God, or whatever your religion is. He was so lucky that officer had good hearing.
Great to hear some good news for a change.
Many thanks to all the volunteers who gave of their time to rescue the life of a small child. Now, with God’s help, let’s rescue all the even younger little children from the butchering death of surgical abortion.