Body of Missing Autistic Girl Found in MA’s Merrimack River

A body was discovered in the Merrimack River on Monday and was believed to be the 7-year-old missing autistic girl, Anna Mburu.

7-year-old missing autistic girl, Anna Mburu (Photo: NBC Boston)

Body of Missing Autistic Girl Allegedly Found

The young girl, who was reported missing on Sunday, suffered from autism and was nonverbal.

According to Fox News, the search for the missing autistic girl mobilized a large-scale effort, involving state police divers, local residents, canine units, all-terrain vehicles, helicopters, and a drone.

Authorities, including Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Lowell Police Chief Greg Hudon, have not yet confirmed the identity of the body, pending further examination by the chief medical examiner.

However, based on the information available, they believe it to be the missing autistic girl Anna Mburu.

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Investigation of the Missing Autistic Girl

The cause of death is yet to be determined, but initial assessments by the officials revealed no apparent signs of foul play. The circumstances surrounding the missing autistic girl’s disappearance and subsequent discovery in the river remain unclear.

The swift currents of the Merrimack River, which were heightened due to recent heavy rainfall, posed challenges to the search operation. Officials employed sonar technology to locate the missing autistic girl’s body, which was found drifting with the river’s flow.

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