Missing 3-year-old found alive, unharmed in Poinsett State Park Saturday

UPDATE: Ruby Heider was found alive and unharmed in Poinsett State Park Saturday morning around 11 a.m., according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Read the updated story. 

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The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Sumter Police Department, Poinsett State Park Rangers, DNR and SLED are searching for a 3-year-old who went missing Friday evening.

Around 7:30 p.m., a family that was camping in Poinsett State Park called 911 for assistance after not being able to locate 3-year-old Ruby Heider, according to Maj. Randall Stewart of the sheriff’s office.

Heider is approximately 3 feet tall and weighs about 40 pounds. She has blonder hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a tie-dyed sweatshirt and blue leggings with dinosaur pictures on them.

Anyone with information that may be helpful is asked to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436 - 2000.