The “heartbreaking” seek for a lacking two-year-old boy who fell right into a river in Leicester has entered its fourth week.
Xielo Maruziva fell into the River Soar at round 5pm on Sunday 18 February whereas out together with his household within the space of Aylestone Meadows, on the outskirts of the town.
More than 200 law enforcement officials have been concerned within the search operation, helped by specialist divers, search and rescue groups from across the nation and marine restoration canines.
Experts from Specialist Group International (SGI), the personal firm concerned within the seek for Nicola Bulley, joined the operation, final week.
Leicestershire Police Assistant Chief Constable Michaela Kerr mentioned: “To be coming into our fourth week of trying to find Xielo with out having the ability to find him and return him to his household regardless of all of the workforce’s efforts is heartbreaking.
“I know that the determination to find him is felt by all who have been involved in the search over the past three weeks, in all conditions, and we are all desperately trying to find answers for little Xielo’s family.”
Police beforehand mentioned that they had CCTV footage which they believed reveals the second Xielo fell into the water.
His father went in to attempt to rescue his son and was taken to hospital as a precaution, however has since been discharged.
Xielo’s dad and mom described him as a “cheeky, funny” boy who’s “a bundle of joy”.
“Me, his dad and the whole family are so heartbroken at what has happened,” his mom mentioned.
“All we want is for Xielo to be found as soon as possible.”
ACC Kerr thanked Xielo’s household for his or her “bravery and their support” during the last three weeks.
“Our search for Xielo is continuing with specialist teams at the scene and our tactics and strategies continue to be reviewed as we move forward,” she mentioned.
“I continue to thank everyone involved so far – to the teams involved in the search for your professionalism, dedication and commitment, and to the local community and wider public for your continued support and for coming together at this desperately sad time.”
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