Mystery as missing teen Rudy Farias who vanished while walking his dog near home is found alive eight years on | The Sun

A TEEN who vanished without a trace has been found alive eight years later.

Rudy Farias disappeared while on a dog walk in Houston, Texas in 2015 when he was 17.

His family reported him missing when the pets returned home and he failed to do so.

But, Farias, now 25, was found safe on July 2, as per The Texas Center for the Missing.

His mom told the local ABC affiliate KTRK that he was found unresponsive outside a church and his body was covered with bruises and cuts.

She also revealed that her son had blood in his hair.

Farias' mom told the NBC affiliate KPRC that her son was “in bad shape” but said she was grateful to have him back.

She revealed that he is only saying a few words.

Farias’ mom revealed that the last time she saw her son was when he left to take his two dogs for a walk on March 6.

One of the animals came home hours after Rudy had left the house, while the second pooch returned the next day.

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But, Farias failed to return home, sparking widespread concern and a frantic search.

Investigators and searchers combed rain-soaked fields in a desperate bid to find the boy.

Cops said that he had been diagnosed with depression and anxiety.

During the search, police said they found an inhaler that belonged to him.

His family said his older brother had died in a motorcycle accident years before he disappeared.

Brenda Paradise, a private investigator who worked with the family, told NBC News: “He watched his best friend die right in front of him. His brother was his best friend in the world.

"He’s just gone through so much more than anyone his age ever should.”

Cops never revealed a motive behind Farias’ disappearance.

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During their probe, officers did not suspect foul play.

Investigators who helped during the search probe described the fact that Farias was found alive as a "miracle."

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