Searchers rescued 4-year-old Jacob from the mud within hours. CBS News has video of the helicopter rescue in Oso, Washington.
Jacob’s mom, Jonielle, was not at home during the devastating Washington mudslide and is also safe. But her husband, Navy Chief Petty Officer Billy Spillers, and three other children, Brooke, Kaylee and Javon, are still among the missing.
Billy’s cousin, Kevin Ryce, reportedly traveled from Pennsylvania to support the family and assist with the search.
Tomorrow Kevin Ryce plans to dig through mud & debris searching for Jacob Spillers' father and siblings. A family split apart #OsoSlide
— Linda Byron (@LByronSeattle) March 26, 2014
“You have to be out here with them, no matter what,” Ryce told reporter Linda Byron.
This photo keeping searchers going. 4 yo Jacob pulled from mud Saturday. Dad & siblings still missing #ososlide pic.twitter.com/OdNEh88DTj
— Linda Byron (@LByronSeattle) March 26, 2014
If you're near a tv my interview with Kevin Ryce is a heart wrenching story of one man's love for his family. #OsoSlide
— Linda Byron (@LByronSeattle) March 26, 2014
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