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Idaho police searching for little boy who vanished from his 5th birthday celebrations make awful discovery
A five-year-old autistic boy was found dead in a canal after he disappeared from his fifth birthday party in Idaho.
Matthew Glynn Merten, of Boise, who is nonverbal, was last seen at his home on Alamosa Street on Monday wearing Batman pajamas before he wandered away, according to the Boise Police Department.
A day later, police believe they have found his body in the canal approximately a half mile from his home with 'no signs of foul play,' they said in a Facebook post.
The Ada County Coroner’s Office will make an official identification and the police are still investigating the incident.
'We are heartbroken over this development today. The water was initially our biggest concern and a large focus of our efforts,' Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar said in a statement.
Matthew Glynn Merten, of Boise, who is nonverbal, was last seen at his home on Alamosa Street on Monday wearing Batman pajamas before he wandered away, according to the Boise Police Department
A day later, police believe they have found his body in the canal approximately a half mile from his home with 'no signs of foul play'
'We want to thank our many partners for their response as well as the public for their willingness to help another member of our community in a time of need.'
Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer said: 'Sadly, this is not the outcome we were all hoping for. Our hearts go out to Matthew's family, and we extend our deepest condolences during this incredibly difficult time.'
A large search party had been sent out, including the use of drones, K9s and UTVs around 6 pm.
Around 30 personnel were involved, and they played 'Wheels on the Bus' through speakers and used flashing lights hopefully to attract the young boy, ABC 7 said.
Merten gravitated toward water and was scared of dogs, his mother told police, according to Lyla's House.
The Ada County Coroner’s Office will make an official identification and the police are still investigating the incident
Police said the mother, who was not identified, was 'distraught' over the the loss of her son, and the police have personnel who are helping her cope through the tragedy, according to Idaho News 6.
The mother is also caring for her two-year-old son who is also autistic.
Lyla's House, a nonprofit, started a GoFundMe for the family to help assist with bills, food, and funding a memorial for the youngster.
'Whatever they need. Anything helps them be able to focus their hearts and heal,' the organization wrote on the fundraiser, which garnered $715 toward its $50,000 goal.
A MealTrain has also been started for the family, which has raised more than $2,000 in donations and several weeks worth of meals.