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Missing 4-year-old found miles away on beach after getting separated from family on July 4
By KGNS — Sitewide
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - In what officials are calling a Fourth of July miracle, a 4-year-old girl who had gotten separated from her family during an outing to an Oregon state park was found alive five miles away on the beach.The 4-year-old girl was with her family at Cape Lookou...
Key takeaway (KPTV/Gray News) - In what officials are calling a Fourth of July miracle, a 4-year-old girl who had gotten separated from her family during an outing to an Oregon state park was found alive five miles away on the beach.
Why this matters in Laredo News
In Laredo , where families often gather at local parks and outdoor recreational areas, the recent story of a 4-year-old girl getting separated from her family at an Oregon state park serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance when it comes to child safety. While the terrain and geography of Laredo's parks may differ from those in Oregon, the risk of a child wandering off and becoming lost is ever-present. The Netarts-Oceanside Fire District's reminder to parents to keep a close eye on children while visiting parks is equally relevant in Laredo, where the city's parks and recreation department works to provide safe and enjoyable spaces for families. As Laredo's families enjoy the city's outdoor recreational areas, they would do well to heed this warning and take necessary precautions to ensure their children's safety, particularly in areas with bodies of water or rugged terrain.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - In what officials are calling a Fourth of July miracle, a 4-year-old girl who had gotten separated from her family during an outing to an Oregon state park was found alive five miles away on the beach.The 4-year-old girl was with her family at Cape Lookou...
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