German Military Joins Search for Missing Autistic Boy in Hesse

A Eurofighter equipped for aerial reconnaissance and nationwide digital alerts are aiding efforts to locate six-year-old Pawlos, who disappeared a week ago in Weilburg.

Six-year-old Pawlos Dawit Gerezgiher Guesh, who is autistic, has been missing since March 25, 2025, after leaving his special education school in Weilburg, Hesse.
The Bundeswehr has deployed a Eurofighter outfitted for high-resolution aerial reconnaissance to assist in the search, marking a significant escalation in efforts.
Over 13,000 digital information boards across Germany are displaying alerts to solicit public assistance in locating Pawlos.
A police hotline has received a three-digit number of tips, all of which are being investigated, though no substantial leads have emerged so far.
Authorities continue ground and water searches in Weilburg, emphasizing non-threatening approaches tailored to Pawlos’ autism and potential disorientation.