A 22-month-old child was found dead in a septic tank in what initially appears to be a tragic accident, police in Florida said.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Jose Lara went missing around 1:45 p.m. Sunday. An Amber Alert was not issued because they are only issued in cases of abduction, and police said there was no evidence to suggest any criminal activity.
Officials searched for about 24 hours before discovering Jose’s body in a septic tank on his family’s property early Monday afternoon.“We are heartbroken,” the sheriff’s officePolice did not provide further details but said the investigation is ongoing.Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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