Missing Fresno County mother and 5-year-old son found safe in New Mexico

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A mother and son have been found safe after they were reported missing in Fresno County over the weekend.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office says 27-year-old Savanna Leavitt and her 5-year-old son, Ezekiel Hooten, were reported missing after they were last seen in Prather on October 13.

On Monday, deputies confirmed that Savanna and Ezekiel were found in New Mexico after her vehicle ran out of gas.

Authorities are now working to reunite the mother and son with their families.