A four-day search for a missing three-year-old girl from Quebec ended in relief when police located her alive in Ontario. The young girl was reported missing by her mother, Rachel-Ella Todd, in Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec. Circumstances around her disappearance were unclear, leading to Todd's arrest for unlawful abandonment of a child. The search involved multiple police forces, helicopters, drones, and volunteers.

Search parties combed fields, roads, and forests before the toddler was spotted alone on the side of an Ontario highway by an Ontario Provincial Police drone. Authorities were amazed at her survival in rural Ontario for four days. Here's a closer look at the events surrounding this incident.

Focus on Mother's Whereabouts

Todd and her daughter were last seen in Montreal before Todd parked her SUV in Coteau-du-Lac and reported her daughter missing. Authorities did not issue an Amber Alert due to specific criteria not being met. The investigation revealed the family's pet dog was found dead and a key witness was identified.

Crucial Lead Uncovered

A breakthrough came when police established the girl and her mother were seen in eastern Ontario. An OPP drone operator spotted the girl sitting alone beside a highway. The girl was conscious and able to speak with officers, receiving immediate care and being taken to a hospital for examination.

Mother Charged

Todd was charged with unlawful abandonment of a child and appeared in court. Her case was postponed for a bail hearing, with no psych evaluation requested yet. The emotional impact on police involved in the search was significant, with gratitude expressed towards search teams and the public for their assistance.