An intense search for a Morgan County 13-year-old ended well last night after about a 6-hour search in the area near Rankin’s Chapel Baptist Church close to Oakdale. It all started around 2:00 PM Tuesday when a call to 911 reported a teen had left home somewhat upset and the caller was concerned for his safety after he left on his 4-wheeler and hadn’t returned home four hours later.

According to Sheriff Potter, this was enough to get everyone together including Anderson County and Roane County Rescue Squad members, tracking dogs from the Morgan County Regional facility, and a helicopter from Knox County to do an aerial search of the location around where the teen was reportedly missing.

According to Sheriff Potter, the 13-year-old was located around 11:30 Tuesday night at a neighbor’s home and was taken to the Sheriff’s Department to be evaluated and checked for injuries. He was then taken back to his home and allegedly in good condition.

Sheriff Potter wants to thank everyone who was involved in helping find the 13-year-old last night.