A seven-year-old boy who went missing on Canada Day in a Hamilton conservation area has died.
The child, identified by police as Nathanael Selambi, disappeared Wednesday afternoon at the Binbrook Conservation Area, located at 5050 Harrison Rd., at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
In a post on X, Hamilton police confirmed the death at 5 p.m. Thursday.
“Our thoughts are with Nathanael’s family, loved ones and everyone affected by this tragic loss,” a Hamilton Police Service spokesperson said.
“Hamilton Police thank the public, community partners and emergency responders for their assistance and support throughout the search.”
Hamilton police say they do not suspect foul play in the death and are not treating it as suspicious, according to a statement sent to CTV News.