Overview

• A canoeist discovered a child's body in the Lahn River near Weilburg on Easter Sunday, likely that of six-year-old Pawlos, missing since March 25.
• Police have stated there are no indications of criminal involvement, but forensic analyses will confirm the identity and circumstances of death.
• Pawlos, an autistic child, vanished from his special needs school, prompting a massive, autism-sensitive search involving hundreds of responders and advanced technology.
• The discovery ends nearly a month of searching, during which the community and officials rallied in support of Pawlos' family.
• Local and state leaders, including Weilburg's mayor and Hesse's minister-president, have expressed grief and solidarity with the family during this difficult time.