The 9-year-old boy who was reported missing Saturday morning has been found dead in the Ohio River, according to Covington police.
At around 1:45 p.m., boaters located a body floating in the Ohio River. The body was later confirmed to be Ian Sousis, police said.
According to officals, he was recovered in the area of the Villa Hills Marina.
The Villa Hills Police Department is handling the investigation into the child's death.
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Police are searching for a 9-year-old who was reported missing Saturday morning.
Covington police said around 9 a.m., they were notified that a child walked away from the Children's Home of Northern Kentucky.
The child, Ian Sousis, 9, is described as a white male, about 4 feet 2 inches tall, with a thin build. Police said he was last seen wearing black shorts and a gray sleeveless t-shirt.
In the past, the child has walked away and has been found in the area of McDonald's, Gold Star, and Skyline in Covington, police said.
Police and fire personnel are currently in the area of Devou Park searching for the 9-year-old.
Anyone who sees the child is asked to contact Kenton County Communications Center at 859-356-3191.
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