Search Intensifies for Missing Six-Year-Old Boy in Weilburg
Authorities and volunteers continue efforts to locate the autistic child last seen near the train station as darkness and terrain complicate the operation.
- A six-year-old boy from Waldbrunn, Hesse, has been missing since midday Tuesday after leaving his school in Weilburg.
- The boy was last seen on foot near the Weilburg train station shortly after leaving school, prompting a large-scale search operation.
- Authorities have ruled out criminal involvement and believe the boy's autism may lead him to hide or run away, complicating search efforts.
- The search involves helicopters, boats, and numerous emergency personnel, with the mayor and police urging public assistance in checking hidden areas.
- As of early Wednesday, March 26, the boy remains missing, with no new leads reported despite extensive efforts and community support.
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