Body of Missing Autistic Boy Found in Boise Canal

Five-year-old Matthew Glynn disappeared from his birthday party; search efforts involved multiple agencies and community members.

Matthew Glynn, a nonverbal autistic child, wandered away from his birthday party in Boise, Idaho.
His body was discovered in the Farmers Union Canal, about half a mile from his home.
The search included drones, K9 units, UTVs, and local volunteers playing his favorite song.
Authorities confirmed the cause of death as accidental drowning, with no signs of foul play.
This incident highlights the risks of elopement behavior in autistic children, particularly their attraction to water.