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5-year-old boy with autism found dead in waterway near home

Dahud Jolicoeur found in waterway about block away from home, deputies say
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A 5-year-old boy who was reported missing has been found dead near Royal Palm Beach.

Dahud Jolicoeur was found dead in a waterway about a block away from his home on Wood Glen Circle, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Teri Barbera said Saturday night.

She said the boy had autism, was non-verbal and couldn't swim.

Deputies searched the area and nearby bodies of water for Dahud, who disappeared about 5 p.m. His body was found several hours later.