In a remarkable turn of events, Anna Mburu, a young girl diagnosed with autism and unable to communicate verbally, has been found safe and sound after going missing from her residence. May the soul rest in peace.
The heart-stopping search came to an end on Monday, almost a full day since her disappearance, when she was discovered in the Merrimack River. In a press statement on Monday, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan expressed the deep sorrow felt by the police as they announced the tragic discovery of a young girl’s body.
The girl has been tentatively identified as seven-year-old Anna Mburu. According to Ryan, there were no apparent signs of trauma. He further stated that there is no evidence to suggest any foul play or negligence from the caretakers. In a tragic turn of events, divers made a grim discovery on Monday around noon. The lifeless body of Anna was recovered from the depths of the water.
In a recent development, it has been reported that Anna, a local resident, was last spotted departing from her residence on her bicycle at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday.
This incident has sparked a significant response from the community, with numerous individuals actively participating in the search efforts to locate her. In a remarkable turnout, hundreds of individuals showed up. Ryan reported that individuals emerged, equipped with flashlights, to inspect playhouses and swings.
In response to the recent discovery, Ryan stated, “As any parent can attest, children have a tendency to vanish within moments, and from what we currently understand, this seems to be nothing but a heartbreaking accident.”
According to investigators, the family contacted the police at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday, shortly after the individual was observed vanishing from their driveway. In a determined effort to locate her, her family and law enforcement authorities embarked on an extensive search operation.
Utilizing a range of resources including K-9 teams, drones, the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing, and ground teams, they scoured the area diligently.
In a collaborative effort, the local fire department and dive team joined forces to conduct a thorough search of the river. Ultimately, their efforts proved successful as the boy was discovered approximately 15 to 20 yards away from the river bank.
According to Ryan, the environmental police employed sonar scans to detect an image that they suspected to be Anna in the river. A positive identification of the body and determination of the cause of death will be made by a chief medical examiner.
A vigil for Anna took place on Monday evening at Saint Michael Parish. In a notable development, Anna, accompanied by her brother and two of her sisters, enrolled in the church school. The family has requested privacy as they come to terms with a “unimaginable loss,” according to reports.
Her parent will be so heartbroken, so please put them in your prayers, May they be strengthened to bear the lost. May the gentle soul rest in peace.