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Search Intensifies for Missing Two-Year-Old Boy in Leicester

Underwater search experts from Specialist Group International join the operation to find Xielo Maruziva, who fell into the River Soar.

  • Two-year-old Xielo Maruziva fell into the River Soar in Leicester on February 18, sparking a widespread search operation.
  • Specialist Group International (SGI), known for their involvement in the Nicola Bulley case, have been enlisted to aid in the search for Xielo.
  • The search operation has expanded beyond the initial area, acknowledging the possibility that Xielo may have been carried further downstream.
  • Xielo's parents describe him as a 'cheeky, funny' boy and 'a bundle of joy,' highlighting the personal tragedy of the situation.
  • Authorities urge the public to stay away from the river, emphasizing its dangers, as the search enters its second week.
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