The body of a missing minor was found this Monday morning on a beach in Cacique, Costa Arriba de Colón, after more than two days of intense search operations by authorities and area residents. According to initial reports, the boy had been reported missing in Cacique during the early hours of Saturday while camping with family near the coast. He disappeared during the early morning hours. According to preliminary information, the minor suffered a crisis around 3:00 AM, at which time he ran from the campsite. Witnesses indicated that the boy headed towards the beach and allegedly threw himself into the sea, which triggered an immediate alert and the start of search operations. Search operation in Costa Arriba de Colón Residents of the area, along with units from the National System for Civil Protection (Sinaproc), Fire Department, National Police, and the National Aeronaval Service (Senan), participated in the operation. José Murillo, acting director of Sinaproc in Colón, explained that authorities were notified on Sunday about the minor's disappearance, which activated emergency and search protocols in the coastal area. The minor had autism spectrum disorder Murillo indicated that the boy had a condition within the autism spectrum and, according to preliminary versions, had expressed a desire to return home. During the incident, a struggle with his companions reportedly occurred, after which the minor ran towards the beach. The minor's body was found in the sea during the search operations conducted this Monday. Subsequently, it was taken to the shore for the removal of the body by the competent authorities. The body was taken to the judicial morgue, where the corresponding procedures will be carried out.
