Missing, Draven Graham’s corpse was discovered in the Scugog river after 24 hrs of missing. An Ontario Provincial Police underwater search and recovery crew discovered him Monday at 3:30 p.m. in the Scugog River.
Sergeant Deb Hagarty of the Kawartha Lakes Police Department conveyed the sad news through a social media video.
Draven Graham Missing Update: Lindsay Boy Found Dead In Scugog River By Divers
Draven Graham is an 11-year-old kid from Lindsay, Ontario, who was found dead in the Scugog River on Monday afternoon.
Graham’s father reported him missing from their Queen Street home in Lindsay at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, prompting a search to be started.
The search continued overnight and into Monday, with police, firemen, and volunteers combing the region, including the Scugog River.
According to Sgt. Deb Hagarty of the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service, the OPP’s dive team discovered the youngster dead in the river at 3:30 p.m.
“The investigation is ongoing,” Sgt. Deb Hagarty stated in a video Tweet at 5:20 p.m. Monday.
Hagarty thanked everyone who helped with the lengthy search.
“Everyone concerned has a sad heart right now,” she explained. “We invite you to assist the family while allowing them to grieve at this difficult time.” Anyone else who has been touched by this news is advised to get the necessary assistance.”
During the search, authorities invited homeowners to inspect their homes. Draven was autistic, had “low language abilities,” and a “sensory sensitivity to touch,” according to authorities on Monday morning.
During the search, police say Draven’s clothing was discovered, and security video showed him heading northbound on Caroline Street near the river.
What Happened To Draven Graham?
Draven Graham was missing since Sunday afternoon (June 12). He was last spotted walking down Queen Street.
Since then, the Lindsay community and emergency officials have joined forces to look for Draven in backyards, along riverbanks, and on trails.
Graham, who has autism, was last seen at his home on Queen Street in Lindsay, Ont., 24 hours earlier. His father told CTV News Toronto that his son slipped out of the house on Sunday morning while shaving in the bathroom.
“He wasn’t on the couch where he was before I came in,” Justin Graham explained. “When I asked my daughter whether he was in her room, she said, ‘No.'”
He then walked to the front door and discovered it was unlocked.
“I realized it was unlocked as I raced out the door, and I have another latch on top, so he managed to jerry-rig everything together at the same moment to get the door open.”
Overnight, police from numerous jurisdictions, including the OPP, and volunteers looked for Draven, who had minimal linguistic abilities and a severe sensitivity to touch.
Some of Draven’s clothes were discovered earlier in the day on Monday, and Graham believes his son removed them because it was raining and he dislikes damp clothing.
“He doesn’t like damp clothes, and most autistic children don’t enjoy that,” he explained.
Draven Graham Parents And Family Info
Draven Graham is a one-year-old autistic boy from Lindsay, Ontario. “Draven is autistic and has poor linguistic abilities,” his parents stated Monday.
“He has a sensory sensitivity to touch. He prefers to remain hidden and is unlikely to respond when addressed by name.”
He was the family’s second kid, with a sister as a sibling. They are devastated to find his corpse after 24hrs of searching.
We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends in their loss. May his soul rest in peace.