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Autistic Boy Found Safe After Social Media Plea
19 Sep
Summary
- Calgary police located a missing nine-year-old autistic boy.
- Social media and community efforts were crucial in the search.
- The boy was found safe just hours after a public alert.
In Calgary, a nine-year-old boy with autism was safely located by police on Friday afternoon, mere hours after he disappeared from the Panorama Hills community. The successful search was significantly aided by the rapid dissemination of information via social media.
Calgary Police Service acting staff sergeant Matt Binda credited the community's involvement, emphasizing the "power of social media" and "power of community." A concerned family, motivated by recent events where public assistance was vital, took it upon themselves to join the search efforts.
This collaborative approach, combining official alerts with active citizen participation, ensured the child was found safe and reunited with his family. The quick resolution underscores the impact of timely public alerts and community engagement in locating vulnerable individuals.
