On Sunday, March 11, at 11:29 a.m., the Marion Police Department launched a search for a missing 6 year-old, autistic, boy from a residence on Hammett’s Cove Drive, who was found safe an hour after the search began.

Officers and firefighters began a preliminary search of the area.  A “Code Red” reverse notification call was sent out by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, to all residents in the area.

Marine units from the Marion Harbormaster’s Office and the Marion Fire Department began a search along the nearby waterfront areas.  A K-9 unit from the Wareham Police Department also began a land search of the area.

The Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Search and Rescue Unit responded to begin and coordinate the search efforts. The Massachusetts State Police Air Wing began the air search of the area.

About one hour into the search, a resident of Joanne Drive spotted the child in her back yard and notified police.  The child was found to be wet and cold, but otherwise safe.  Marion EMS transported the child to Tobey Hospital for evaluation.