Rudolph "Rudy" Farias, who went missing as a teenager, has been found safe after more than eight years, according to the Texas Center for the Missing.

Farias was reported missing on March 6, 2015, and was recently discovered by someone who found him unresponsive outside a church in Houston.

Farias' mother believes he was badly abused and beaten during his disappearance, as he was found with cuts and bruises.

After being found, Farias was taken to the hospital for recovery, and his family has requested prayers for his healing.

 At the time of his disappearance, Farias was walking his two dogs in northwest Houston.

Farias' mother mentioned that he can only speak a few words at a time before going into a fetal position, indicating that his recovery process may be lengthy.

The details of where Farias has been during his eight-year absence remain unclear.

The details of where Farias has been during his eight-year absence remain unclear.

 The Texas Center for the Missing expressed gratitude for his safe recovery after a long search.

The case of Rudolph Farias highlights the issue of missing children, with nearly 360,000 reports of missing children made to the FBI in 2022.

Farias' reunion with his family marks a bittersweet ending to his disappearance and offers hope to other families searching for their missing loved ones.