On Wednesday, September 9, a 12-year-old boy was found dead next to his dog after being trapped in wildfires near Lyon, Oregon.
Wyatt Toft ran out of the house when he saw the flames approaching him, but did not manage to get to safety. Rescuers soon found the bodies of the boy and his dog. Whitet's grandmother, Peggy Mosso, also died in the fire that day; his mother Angela Mosso is in intensive care with severe burns.
“Don't take anything in this world for granted. — Wyatt's uncle and Peggy's son, Lonnie Bertalotto, wrote on Facebook, confirming the information about their death — Take everything from life.
Wyatt was the great-grandson of Roger Toft, creator of the Enchanted Forest fantasy theme park in Oregon, where, according to his website, three generations of the Toft family have worked.
In a post on Facebook dedicated to the tragedy, representatives of the «Enchanted Forest» wrote that Roger was «adored by all his family and friends,» and Peggy was «one of the most beloved and important members of our large family.»
“We look forward to your support and ask to respect [the Tofts] privacy during this challenging time,” they added.
To date, at least 15 people have died in devastating wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington. More than 4.3 million acres of land were destroyed by fire.
