ITHACA, NY (WHCU) – Tompkins County residents are breathing a sigh of relief today after tragedy was averted.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1800 block of Slaterville Road Sunday morning for a report of an unattended toddler wandering in the street. The 2-year-old was recovered safely from the road, which has a 55mph speed limit in some parts. A siren alert was sent out in search of the boy’s parents, and a guardian was later located.

According to 14850.com, police are working with the Department of Social Services.

The story is developing.