[GeronL]

Her mother believed Karina and her dog had followed her father, Rodion, who had left to go to his native village. Because there were no phone connections, it wasn’t until four days later that the family discovered Karina was missing, So for four days it was okay that a 3 year old and a dog were in the woods?

[cynwoody]

So for four days it was okay that a 3 year old and a dog were in the woods?

It's a classic mode of f-up, where two parties each believe the other has taken care of something essential.