Missing Utah father and son found safe and sound
(Photos courtesy of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office) Benjamin Miller and his 5-year-old son, Jacob, have been missing since Monday morning, the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office reported.
A missing Utah father and his young son returned home safely on Tuesday, according to police.
Benjamin Miller, 39, of Taylorsville and his 5-year-old son, Jacob, went off to gather firewood on Monday morning, according to police. The pair were not heard from again until midday Tuesday.
“The truck broke down, but they were able to get it going and return home,” said Melody Gray, a spokesperson for the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office.
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