The McMinn County Sheriff says it’s a “miracle” after a missing 15-month-old child was found on a road.

The child was found on a County Road in McMinn County by a citizen assisting in the search.

“Finding the child just before dark, on a cold night, is just sort of a miracle,” said McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy. “We’ve all got a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.”

McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy says the child appears to be in good health and will be transported to a hospital for evaluation.

The sheriff’s office was alerted that a child was missing at 11:15 a.m. Thursday. Deputies responded to a residence on County Road 54 where Peggy Damen said her grandson, Paxton Sluter, was missing from his bed.
Deputies, firefighters and volunteers helped search the area around the house.

McMinn County Sheriff’s Office, along with TBI, will continue to investigate the circumstances of the child’s disappearance. (WATE-TV)