Up to 100 volunteers scoured the area when little Axel was reported missing at 3pm on Tuesday after disappearing from his home near Tolaga Bay, New Zealand.
Four-year-old Axel had emotional reunion with his parents after being missing
He wandered off from his home in Tolaga Bay in New Zealand s north east
Search crews with up to 100 volunteers scoured the area through the night
Axel had been with a white dog at the time which returned to its owner alone
Police confirmed the little boy was found safe and well on Wednesday morning