The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the heartbreaking news that the body of 7-year-old Charlie, who went missing on November 25th, has been recovered from the water.
The community had rallied together in a massive search effort to find the young boy, who had autism and was known to be attracted to water. Despite the tireless efforts of law enforcement, volunteers, and community members, the outcome was tragic.
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The Sheriff’s Office expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support and assistance from the community during the search. They also thanked the numerous agencies that participated in the effort.
“We are saddened to report that we have recovered Charlie’s body from the water. This is the tragic outcome we all worked so hard hoping would not come to pass. We appreciate all the shares, the community support and the assistance from all our partner agencies in this effort,” said VSO.
The loss of Charlie is a devastating tragedy for his family and the entire community.
PREVIOUS REPORT: A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Charlie Newton, a 7-year-old boy who was last seen in Deltona, Florida, on Monday. Authorities are seeking the public’s help to locate him.
Description of Charlie Newton
- Age: 7 years old
- Last Seen Wearing: A black t-shirt and white gym shorts
- Identifying Feature: A scar on his nose
If you have any information about Charlie’s whereabouts or have seen him, please contact the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office or dial 911 immediately.
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