7-year-old boy found dead after going missing in Hamilton Conservation area on Canada Day

A 7-year-old boy who went missing at a Hamilton-area conservation area on Canada Day has been found dead.

A seven-year-old boy who went missing on Canada Day in a Hamilton conservation area has died.

The child, identified by police as Nathanael Selambi, disappeared Wednesday afternoon at the Binbrook Conservation Area, located at 5050 Harrison Rd., at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Dive teams apart of Peel Regional Police’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit located the boy’s shortly after 1:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

The investigation into the death is being led by the Hamilton Police Service in conjunction with the Coroner’s Office.

Hamilton police say they do not suspect foul play in the death and are not treating it as suspicious, according to a statement sent to CTV News.

“Our thoughts are with Nathanael’s family, loved ones and everyone affected by this tragic loss,” a Hamilton Police Service spokesperson said.

“Hamilton Police thank the public, community partners and emergency responders for their assistance and support throughout the search.”