When they found the 17-year-old child who had disappeared while out on a walk, even the police broke down in tears.
A seventeen-year-old teenager disappeared for almost a week. His parents immediately phoned the police. Locals and several rescue teams searched for him together. According to his parents, he was wearing a red T-shirt and black shorts on that specific day.
When they saw what had happened when he was found on the seventh day, even the most experienced police officers couldn’t help but cry.
He was only seventeen. That evening, he planned to meet up with a friend and go to the suburbs to accompany them home. But he never showed up.
When he ceased reacting during the first few hours, the alert was issued. His loved ones were immediately troubled by his dependability and punctuality.
The search began that same evening. He was last seen near an old dam in a forested, marshy area. He was wearing a red top and black shorts.
The terrain was difficult: wetlands, dense reeds, and paths that led nowhere. Police, volunteers, and rescue teams were all looking. Drones flew over the area and divers investigated the shorelines, but they found nothing.
On the seventh day, one of the searchers noticed a piece of red cloth among the thick grass. Amid reeds and tree roots, no one was prepared for what lay ahead.
He laid on his side, already lifeless and exhausted. A rusty metal snare, an old-fashioned hunting trap that had been neglected and left by someone, ensnared his leg.
There were signs of a mad struggle nearby, including torn grass, tree scratches, and broken limbs.
He had tried to free himself. Until the very end.
They were no longer in need of an ambulance. The local police officers, who had seen a lot, said nothing. One of them averted his gaze and wiped his face.
He has been here all along, someone whispered. — We avoided this area on the first day of our search because we thought he wouldn’t be here.
Later, it was discovered that the boy had quickly become weaker due to shock and blood loss. The lack of service prevented his phone from connecting, and the battery died almost immediately. He screamed, but no one heard him.
The news shook not just the town but the entire region. For days after that, people kept leaving flowers at the dam.
