WATCH: Young Boy, 4, And His Dog Rescued In Atlantic County Woods

BUENA VISTA, NJ — There's no bond like the one between a boy and his dog. And when a 4-year-old wandered away from his Buena Vista home Wednesday night, he had his loyal black Labrador right by his side the whole time.

The boy and his dog were missing for more than an hour before they were found in the woods, New Jersey State Police said.

They were nearly half a mile away from his house when Trooper Ian Emmi and the boy's mother heard him off in the distance and ran to him. You can watch the tear-jerking rescue below.

"We are thankful to report that due to the quick response of the troopers and his mother, the terrified child was safely located and in good health," State Police said.