In a somber development, a farmer in Lower Saxony, Germany, discovered the body of a child on a field during routine maintenance work. The grim find occurred on Monday afternoon in the town of Estorf, approximately 10 kilometers north of Elm, where 6-year-old Arian was reported missing from his parents’ home on April 22.The local police, along with the ‘Ermittlungsgruppe Arian’, are conducting a thorough investigation to determine if the body is indeed that of the missing boy. Small footprints found near the Oste river previously led investigators to theorize that Arian may have suffered an accident without external involvement. The body has been transported to a forensic institute for identification, with officials expecting to release more information by the end of the week.The search for Arian has been extensive, with emergency responders and volunteers numbering over 1,200 at times, scouring the region day and night. The discovery has cast a shadow over the community, which has been anxious for news of the boy’s whereabouts for two months. The case has garnered significant attention, with the police refraining from releasing specific details until they have confirmed the identity of the child.
Key points
- A farmer in Estorf, Lower Saxony discovered the body of a child suspected to be missing 6-year-old Arian.
- The body has been taken to a forensic institute for identification, with results expected soon.
- The extensive search for Arian involved over 1,200 people since his disappearance on April 22.
