{"id":524740,"date":"2026-07-14T00:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T00:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/524740\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T00:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T00:51:15","slug":"missing-boy-found-in-auckland-mangroves-after-time-critical-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/524740\/","title":{"rendered":"Missing boy found in Auckland mangroves after time critical search"},"content":{"rendered":"

A boy with autism was reported missing in Auckland’s Glendene last week, sparking a time critical air and ground operation. <\/p>\n

The search was launched when a mother called 111 just before 12.30pm on Friday, saying her son had gone missing from their property. <\/p>\n

Acting Inspector Nick Salter said a neighbour saw the boy walking towards an area of bush which leads to an estuary. He said “time became critical” as the tide was due to rise in a few hours. <\/p>\n

With the eagle helicopter searching overhead, the boy was spotted “within minutes”. He was near the water’s edge, playing near mangroves. <\/p>\n

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The boy is carried out of the mangroves by a police officer. (Source: Supplied)<\/p>\n

With direction from above, officers made their way towards the boy. <\/p>\n

“He was wet and muddy but fortunately he was safe, and not in need of medical assistance,\u201d Salter said. <\/p>\n

The boy was safely returned to his family. <\/p>\n

\u201cAnyone who has kids will know how terrifying this would have been, and we are fortunate that this could be safely resolved so quickly,\u201d Salter said. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a great result by all our staff that responded on Friday.\u201d<\/p>\n

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