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Boy with Autism Found Alive Near Mangroves
14 Jul
Summary
- A boy with autism was found safe near mangroves.
- He was discovered just hours before high tide.
- Wandering is a common but vulnerable behavior for autistic children.
A young boy with autism was discovered safe near mangroves in Glendene, New Zealand, following a police search. The child had gone missing from his home on Friday, July 10, prompting an immediate response from authorities. Time became a critical factor, as high tide was approaching within hours.
Search efforts, involving aerial and ground teams, quickly located the boy near the mangroves. He was found wet and muddy but unharmed and did not require medical assistance. Wandering, or elopement, is identified as a behavior common in children with autism, potentially putting them at risk in dangerous situations.
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