Tomah teens recognized for reuniting lost boy with his family

Two 14-year-old boys in Tomah were honored after helping a lost boy with Down syndrome return safely to his family; police said the boy was not injured.

Two 14-year-old boys in Tomah were honored by police after helping a lost boy return to his family. The incident happened on March 21 near Grumman Drive and Gondola Avenue, where the teens saw the child walking alone. They determined he has Down syndrome, stayed with him, and Nolan called 911 while both made sure he was safe. The boys also went home to retrieve a yearbook to help identify him, and on Monday they received Community Hero Awards and police challenge coins. Key details: - The youths are Nolan and Jack, both 14 years old. - The encounter occurred March 21 near Grumman Drive and Gondola Avenue in Tomah. - The teens stayed with the boy, Nolan called 911, and they tried to identify him using a yearbook. - Police described the boy as having Down syndrome and said he was reunited with his family and was not injured. - Tomah Police presented the boys with Community Hero Awards and challenge coins; Police Chief Eric Pedersen noted the area is near busy roads and farmland and that their actions helped prevent a more serious situation. Summary: The teens' quick action kept the child safe and allowed a short search to end with a safe reunion. Undetermined at this time.