Tragic End to Search for Missing Autistic Boy in Oregon

Five-year-old Joshua McCoy was found dead after disappearing from his home while his mother napped.

Joshua McCoy, a five-year-old with autism, went missing from his home in Coos County, Oregon, on Saturday afternoon.
The boy was found deceased approximately 1.6 miles from his home on Tuesday, after a multiagency search involving drones, K9 units, and volunteers.
Authorities have not determined the cause of death, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
The search effort included local, state, and federal agencies, highlighting community support and collaboration.
Experts note that children with autism are at a higher risk of wandering and may be drawn to dangerous environments like bodies of water.