LAKEPORT, Calif. – The body of a boy with autism who had gone missing early Friday morning was found in Clear Lake hours later.
Thirteen-year-old Norman Mendigorin II's body was found in the water off of the end of the Third Street boat ramp in the city of Lakeport at about 4:30 a.m., police said.
He had been reported missing at 12:30 a.m. from the area of First Street in Lakeport, as Lake County News has reported.
Upon receiving the report of the boy's disappearance, Lakeport Police officers immediately began an investigation and search, the agency reported.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue team was contacted for assistance. Police said Search & Rescue quickly responded and coordinated search efforts, which led to the discovery of the boy's body.
At this time, it appears that the death is accidental, police said; however, a Lakeport Police detective has been assigned to conduct a complete investigation.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Norman's family,” the Lakeport Police Department said in a written statement.
Missing autistic boy's body found in lake
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