Missing 13-year-old found dead in Treasure Valley lake after extensive search

Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman

MIDDLETON (Idaho Statesman) — A hunt for a Boise student ended Monday erstwhile his assemblage was recovered successful a lake.

A 13-year-old Riverglen Junior High School student was reported missing Sunday from nan Middleton Lakes subdivision and emergency services responded astatine 4:43 p.m., nan Middleton Police Department said successful a Facebook post.

The boy’s belongings were recovered “near nan statement of a ample lake,” starring rule enforcement to motorboat a “coordinated hunt and rescue operation,” nan constabulary section said. Police posted to societal media astatine 6:22 p.m. Sunday asking group to debar nan area adjacent Sawtooth Lake Drive and South Redfish Avenue.

“After respective hours of hunt and rescue efforts, operations were restricted owed to acheronian and mediocre visibility,” constabulary said.

After hunt efforts resumed successful nan morning, rule enforcement said, they recovered nan boy’s assemblage from nan reservoir astatine 8:30 a.m. Monday and pronounced him dormant astatine nan scene.

“No foul play is suspected,” constabulary said. “Our deepest condolences spell retired to nan family and friends of nan deceased during this tragic time. The family has been notified and they petition privateness during this difficult time.”

Assisting agencies included nan Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, Middleton Rural Fire District and Star Fire Protection District.

Riverglen Junior High sent an email Monday informing parents astir nan teen’s death, describing it arsenic a “drowning incident.” The schoolhouse is offering counseling services to students and staff, according to nan email.

“Our hearts spell retired to nan family, friends, and each those impacted by this devastating loss,” Riverglen Principal Trevor McKenna said successful nan email. “During this incredibly difficult time, we widen our deepest condolences and support to those grieving.”

Middleton Police did not instantly supply answers to nan Idaho Statesman’s questions. The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office declined to comment, saying it had only assisted.