A missing girl with special needs was rescued on the North Grand Island Bridge by state troopers and a Border Patrol agent.

Police in the city of Niagara Falls alerted all local law enforcement agencies that a 12-year-old girl was reported missing Monday morning.

A Border Patrol agent later found the girl in the traffic lane near the crest of the bridge.

He activated his emergency lights and tried talking to her.

State police say the 12-year-old with autism is semi-verbal.

She just continued to walk on the bridge.

They say when troopers arrived the girl became frightened and moved toward the edge of the bridge.

One of the troopers ran over to her and was able to safely get her off the bridge.

State Police and Border Patrol emphasized how important it is for local agencies to work together.

“Any time we need assistance, we’ve called on our partners with the United States Border Patrol and they’ve been there to help us out within minutes. They’re really great to have and they’re a huge asset to us to have on the road,” said Derek Ljiljanich, New York State Police - Niagara.

“The Border Patrol in this area, we’re a small station, and we would not be able to do our mission if it wasn’t for our partners such as the NYSP and others that are in the area. We absolutely could not do our job without the cooperation and assistance of the law enforcement in the local area,” said Brady Waikel, USBP Niagara Falls patrol agent.

Troopers say the girl was in good health with no injuries.

She was reunited with her family.