Boy Finds Hatch in Backyard, Then His Father Sees Where It Goes

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The tunnel came to an abrupt end, leaving Ben staring at a ladder bolted into the dirt wall. It led upward to a metal lid. “I think I’ve found a way out,” Ben said, his flashlight beam catching the rusted rungs. He pressed the Walkie-Talkie to his mouth. “Cody, do you see a metal lid anywhere nearby?” Moments later, Cody’s voice crackled back with excitement. “Yes, Dad! It’s right here next to me!”