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Nonprofit organizations assert the child’s death uncovers a greater necessity for services tailored to Somali families with autistic children. Minnehaha Creek at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis, Minn., October 19, 2008 Credit: jpellgen (@1105_jp) At the improvised memorial by Minnehaha Creek, where a 4-year-old boy with autism tragically drowned last week, mourners gathered. Conversations shifted towards finding ways to avert such heartbreaking incidents in the future, especially near his mother's home in Hopkins. Local…

The Hopkins Police Department spearheaded an extensive search operation, enlisting help from varied law enforcement agencies, local citizens, and volunteers. They deployed small drones, K-9 squads, search-and-rescue teams, and boats. Even though the creek's current ran strong and high due to recent showers, searchers pushed on. Hopkins Police Captain Craig Kreiling reported that Waeys' remains were discovered at 10:40 a.m. on Monday by a volunteer. While the investigation continues, initial signs indicate that Waeys drowned…