Maine State Police bloodhound finds missing 5-year-old girl with autism in swamp unharmed

PALERMO, Maine (WGME) — Maine State Police say one of their bloodhounds “Millie” helped find a missing 5-year-old girl with autism in a swamp on Friday.

At around 5:30 p.m. in the woods by Rowe Road, the girl was reportedly found waist-deep in the water, thankfully not hurt.

Maine State Police say one of their bloodhounds “Millie” helped find a missing 5-year-old girl with autism in a swamp on Friday. (Courtesy of Maine State Police){ }

Police say Millie, along with her handler Corporal Eric Sucy and Game Warden Julia Horst, tracked the girl’s scent from her home to the swamp almost 2,000 feet away.

“Millie is only 10 months old, yet she’s already proving herself time and again with her dedication, sweet disposition, and incredible nose,” police said.