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Watch this postal worker's emotional reunion with a 2-year-old he found alone on I-95

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Ethan and Rollins reunion
Posted at 11:27 AM, Feb 25, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-25 13:05:02-05

COLUMBIA, Md. (WMAR) — A heartwarming reunion.

Ethan Adeyemi, 2, was reported missing on February 5.

The next morning following a tireless overnight search, United States Postal worker Keith Rollins happened to be driving along I-95 and found Ethan curled up in a ball on the side of the road.

On Monday Ethan and his family reunited with Rollins, Howard County emergency staff, and the volunteers who helped out that day.

The emotional gathering was captured on video released by Howard County Police.

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It starts off with aerial footage of I-95 and tapes of Rollins calling 911 to report that he found the little boy, and had him wrapped up in is vehicle.

In the video, Adeyemi's mother is seen crying and thanking Rollins for finding her son, calling it "divine intervention," and saying "god put [Rollins] at the right place at the right time."

The video ends with all the officers holding Ethan and posing for a photo.

After initially being taken to a hospital, Ethan has recovered and is in good health.