Overview

• Authorities found the body on the morning of Sept. 19 in the Yahagi River in Aichi Prefecture.
• Okazaki Police say the victim is likely the 9-year-old who was reported missing on Sept. 18.
• Formal identification has not been announced as verification procedures continue.
• Details on the cause or circumstances have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
• The update was based on statements from Okazaki Police reported by Chunichi Shimbun Web on Sept. 19.