Mystery as boy, 6, with Down Syndrome found dead in dam day after he went missing playing in mud at family home

THE SEARCH for a missing six year old boy with down syndrome has ended in tragedy after his body was found in a dam.

Braxton Plant, from Wallangra, New South Wales, was last seen playing in mud at his family home on Wednesday at 4pm.


Following a night long search, the body was found at 3.15 pm on Thursday.  

Ashford Central School's principal had described Braxton as a "gorgeous student." 

Speaking on Thursday morning he said: "As of 4:47am one of our gorgeous students is still missing despite the courageous dedication of so many in our community.

"He is in our thoughts and prayers."

The small rural town of Wallangra, where the boy went missing, is populated by just 100 people and is surrounded by dense bushland and dams.

The overnight search for the boy was undertaken by Police, family and community members.

Helicopters were also drafted in to help with the operation.

Police released at statement at 6pm to confirm they had the found the body and thanked the public for their assistance.

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