Missing 3-year-old found dead at Walt Disney World
The body of a young boy has been found after he went missing from a resort near Walt Disney World in Florida on Thursday.
Rakim Akbari, 3, was reported missing from the Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas at Lake Buena Vista earlier that day, after he had wandered away from the resort that morning.
Authorities also said that Rakim had autism.
The Orange County Sheriff sent out a missing child alert for the young boy before deputies located his body in the water at the resort on Thursday afternoon.
“It is with heavy hearts that we must share that our deputies have found Rakim Akbari deceased in a body of water at the resort where he was reported missing this morning. Our detectives are still looking into how this tragedy occurred,” they shared on X.
“We are grieving his loss, and our prayers are with his family,” they added.
They didn't provide further details, but the boy reportedly went missing while wearing pyjama pants and a shirt with no socks or shoes.
People on X have also shared their condolences to the boy's family.
"Deepest condolences to the family of this beautiful little boy. Prayers for the law enforcement that found him, it's hard for them to process as well," one said.
"Heartbreaking. Prayers to his family and all who loved him," added another.
"God bless his family. Rest in Peace," added another.
"My heart goes out to the family," wrote a third.
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