German media reports that the community in Elm, located in Lower Saxony, has been deeply saddened by the tragic outcome of the search for 6-year-old Arian, who disappeared from his home at the end of April. Law enforcement launched an extensive search effort involving up to 1,200 people to locate the missing child. DNA testing has confirmed that the body found in a meadow near his hometown is indeed that of Arian, whose autism made him particularly vulnerable to getting lost. The discovery was made by a farmer on Monday afternoon.
Though police investigations have revealed that Arian’s death was not the result of a criminal act, they have not released further details out of respect for the family’s privacy. The location where Arian was found is just a few kilometers away from his family home and was a part of the search area covered by authorities. The community is mourning the loss of their beloved young boy and are offering support to his family during this difficult time.
