Tragic Discovery: Missing Autistic Boy Found Dead in Brooklyn

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Tragic Discovery: Missing Autistic Boy Found Dead in Brooklyn
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The body of a 9-year-old boy with autism, who went missing from an Ikea store in Red Hook, Brooklyn, was found on the shore of the Erie Basin. The boy, who was nonverbal, was seen on surveillance video walking out of the store and jumping into the water. Despite an extensive search effort, his body was recovered three hours later. The family expressed shock and grief, stating that they did not expect him to go into the river. Authorities believe it was a tragic accident, and no criminal charges are expected.

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