Overview
- Hamilton police said an intensive search at Binbrook Conservation Area ended with the discovery of seven-year-old Nathanael Selambi.
- Police and fire units deployed ground search and rescue teams, marine and mounted units, ATVs, and received helicopter and regional marine support during the operation.
- Investigators released a description of Nathanael, including his clothing and physical details, and asked witnesses or anyone with video to come forward to aid the investigation.
- Emergency crews also responded to a separate kayaking capsize at the site in which a man was pulled from the water, taken to hospital, and later pronounced dead; police say that incident is unrelated to Nathanael's case.
- Binbrook is a busy recreational lake with a floating inflatable playground and a large summer attendance, factors that shaped search tactics and are likely to prompt review of safety and response procedures.