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Missing 6-Year-Old Boy in Manitoba Found Dead

Johnson Redhead's body was discovered in a marshy area, 3.5 km from his school, after an extensive search involving multiple First Nations and rescue teams.

  • Johnson Redhead, a non-verbal six-year-old boy from Shamattawa First Nation, was last seen on Wednesday morning after attending a school breakfast program.
  • His disappearance prompted a large-scale search with volunteers from multiple First Nations, RCMP, and specialized rescue teams using helicopters, drones, and search dogs.
  • Searchers discovered Johnson's body in a marshy area approximately 3.5 kilometers from his school on Sunday evening.
  • An autopsy has been scheduled, and the RCMP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
  • First Nations leaders and community members expressed deep sadness and extended condolences to Johnson's family, highlighting the collective grief felt across Manitoba.
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