A heartbreaking tragedy has unfolded in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, after a young child with autism was found deceased on Saturday afternoon.
Cape Breton Regional Police responded to a report of a missing child shortly after the child’s mother discovered they had escaped through a kitchen window. The search began urgently, but sadly, just after 2 p.m., police located the child’s body in the water near a cliffside.
Emergency personnel, including the police dive unit, fire rescue teams, and EHS, were quickly dispatched to the scene. Despite their efforts, the child could not be saved.
Authorities have not released the child’s name but confirmed the child had autism. Cape Breton Regional Police stated that the matter remains under investigation.
This incident has sent waves of grief through the New Waterford community and beyond. The tragic loss underscores the unique challenges families of children with autism often face and the importance of continued awareness, resources, and community support.
No further details have been released at this time. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance and death.
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