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UPDATE: Police in Montmorency county find missing boy deceased in nearby pond

Montmorency County Sheriff's Office

Authorities in Montmorency county announce a sad end to a search for a 15-year-old boy. Police say Charles Cordes of Atlanta, MI was found deceased in a pond near his family home. 

Charles, who had Down syndrome, was last seen Friday morning riding his bike in a hayfield. His bike, slippers, belt, and glasses were found in the field. Police say an investigation of the death will continue, adding "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cordes Family".  

Tess DeGayner is a student reporter for WCMU News. She is a senior at Central Michigan University studying Journalism and Broadcasting. Her hometown is Fenton, Michigan.