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Missing 11-Year-Old Found Dead Near Peak in South Korea’s Juwangsan

Police cite injuries consistent with a fall pending an autopsy decision.

Overview

  • The body, which search teams found Tuesday, was located near the summit after more than 350 responders searched with helicopters, drones and rescue dogs.
  • An initial police review points to a fatal fall, and investigators are working to confirm the exact circumstances.
  • The child disappeared Sunday after hiking alone toward the 720.6-meter main peak from Daejeonsa temple, and his parents reported him missing at 5:53 p.m.
  • He carried no mobile phone and was last seen near Giam Bridge, which focused the early search along the main trail and nearby slopes.
  • Reports differ on the distance from the peak where he was found, with some citing about 100 meters and others about 400 meters, reflecting early uncertainty in rugged terrain.