When word got out about Caroline Smith going missing, the people of Baton Rouge were very worried.
The community and law enforcement collaborated to find the two adolescent girls who vanished in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, safely.
The girls, Mya Bellanger, 15, and Caroline Smith, 13, were last seen on George O’Neal Boulevard. On April 2, the kids were reported missing.
Robandhaley, Caroline’s cousin, put up a video on TikTok pleading for aid in locating her.
She detailed both females’ appearances in the video. Thousands of people shared the video on social media, and it soon became viral.
In an additional Facebook post, Caroline’s mother Alis Keys Smith requested assistance in locating her daughter.
A poster including the girls’ images and characteristics was posted by the Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Department along with the start of the search for them.
Caroline’s description included blonde hair, blue eyes, and a height of 5’8″. Her most recent outfit consisted of gray sweater, white Nike sneakers, and black shorts.
Mya, the second female, was described as being 5’4″ with highlights of blonde hair and brown hair. Her latest sighting included her donning a blue t-shirt underneath a brown hoodie, black Adidas slacks, and white Nike sneakers.
Caroline Smith and Mya Bellanger’s missing post about their relationship
Following a day-long hunt, the girls were discovered safely.
Robandhaley thanked everyone who assisted in the hunt in a tale that she shared on her Instagram feed. They discovered Caroline and her friend! I am incredibly grateful. I’m worn out. I’m overjoyed. I’m grateful to you all. Holy crap. She was found because of recognition!!!!!! Gratitude The thankfulness and good fortune nearly hurt.
She thought back on the encounter in a later story. We found Caroline, I firmly think, because of everyone’s love and encouragement. She is also secure. I’m dizzy. It is a decade after this one day. A flavor that is both familiar and unfamiliar lingers on the lips during this blissful moment, this deep breath of crisp air: the bittersweet taste of thankfulness.
Brooklynn2.0 shared a screenshot of her tale in a Tiktok video.
Additionally, the Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Department thanked everyone who contributed to the search in a Facebook post. We express our gratitude to all those who shared our message and helped us track down these two young people. The two girls were discovered unharmed.
The speed with which the community responded and searched for the girls demonstrates the value of community support during difficult times as well as the potency of social media.
Please get in touch with the Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Department right once if you have any information about someone who is missing.