For several hours, dozens of first responders searched the area of 187th St. and Y Highway. Members of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other agencies searched nearby waterways, roads and wooded areas. Search crews used drones, boats and a Kansas City Police Department helicopter.
At approximately 10:20 p.m., first responders recovered the boy’s body in a nearby pond. The Sheriff's Office wishes to extend deepest condolences to the family of the child.
"We also appreciate the vigilance of community members who were concerned during the search" said the CCSO.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Belton Fire Department, Belton Police Department, Belton Emergency Management, South Metro Fire Protection District, Kansas City Police Department, Taking It To The Streets, Western Cass Fire Protection District, Dolan West Dolan Fire Protection District, West Peculiar Fire Protection, District Lee’s Summit Fire Department, Lee’s Summit Underwater Search and Rescue and the Overland Park Fire Department assisted with the search.
Courtesy Cass County Sheriff's Office
