Found Deceased WI - Jacob Baer, 7, missing from a park, Two Rivers, 30 Nov 2024

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Press release from Two Rivers Police Department:

Release Date: December 1, 2024, 12:00 PM

It is with great sadness that we report that the body of 7-year Jacob Baer was recovered this morning from the West Twin River in Two Rivers. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Jacob Baer.

On 11/30/24 Officers were dispatched for a possible missing child complaint at 1818 School St. The missing child, Jacob Baer, was described as a 7-year-old autistic boy who was playing outside when his parent lost sight of him. An immediate search was conducted using many resources throughout the night, as well as an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. A Missing and Endangered Alert, as well as a local alert, was also sent out through our Emergency Operations Center. Search efforts located several items belonging to Jacob and they were recovered from the water last night. This morning the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was able to identify a possible location, in 5 to 6 feet of water, for what was believed to be Jacob. Recovery operations continued until late this morning. A body was recovered from that location and was positively identified as Jacob Baer.

We would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance- Two Rivers Fire Dept, Town of Two Rivers Fire Dept, Two Rivers Parks and Recreation Dept, Two Rivers Dept of Public Works, Manitowoc PD, Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office, Mishicot PD, Brillion PD, Green Bay PD, De Pere PD, Manitowoc County Dispatch, Manitowoc County Emergency Management, Manitowoc County Coroner’s Office, Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office, Wisconsin Crime Alert Network, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), WI Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin K9 SOS Search and Rescue, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, WI State Patrol, the US Coast Guard, WI Army National Guard and Kwik Trip. In addition, we would like to thank our community for their support, patience and search efforts.

This tragic event is a reminder of how dangerous the ice can be on our waterways, especially this time of year when it is very thin. Please stay off the ice and keep your children safe by monitoring them closely when around any waterway.

We also ask that you respect the family’s right to privacy. This incident is still under investigation and no further information will be released at this time

Captain Andrew Raatz
Two Rivers Poli ce Department

 

[Andreee]

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/missing-7-year-old-boy-found-dead-recovered-from-two-rivers-west-twin-river/

Authorities have provided an update on the 7-year-old boy who was reported missing in Two Rivers yesterday, saying his body has been recovered from the West Twin River.

According to the Two Rivers Police Department, 7-year-old Jacob Baer was found dead just under 24 hours after he was initially reported missing on November 30.

How does one go about changing the title of this thread to the latest sad and tragic outcome? I wrote to the moderators twice with the police update, but it seems there must be another way or ?

 

[Deleted member 306806]

How does one go about changing the title of this thread to the latest sad and tragic outcome? I wrote to the moderators twice with the police update, but it seems there must be another way or ?

I usually 'Report" using the link on the bottom left of a post in the thread and then as to change title, merge, etc.

 

[Andreee]

I usually 'Report" using the link on the bottom left of a post in the thread and then as to change title, merge, etc.

yes i did use the 'report' function twice but no luck yet. maybe if several ppl do so.

 

[mlhenn]

yes i did use the 'report' function twice but no luck yet. maybe if several ppl do so.

Sometimes it takes a bit before it’s edited. (Sometimes days)
Mods can get pretty busy at times.

 

[Tricia]

You can do a Google search to get a mainstream media report

7-year-old Jacob Baer found dead in Two Rivers after extensive search

Baer wandered off while he was outside playing late Saturday afternoon.

www.wisn.com

 

[Scatcat]

God rest his sweet soul

 

[MollyHarps]

RIP little one.

Many autistic children don’t realise dangers which is why they are more at risk to situations like this.

My thoughts go out to the boys family especially the father who is likely blaming himself

 

[Inthedetails]

Rest in peace, Jacob. Sympathies to the family. Heartbreaking situation.

 

[Bounceycat]

Police confirm Jacob Baer's death was accidental, offer details of what led to the tragedy

Two Rivers police confirmed to FOX 11 on Tuesday that the death of 7-year old Jacob Baer was a tragic accident and there was no foul play.

fox11online.com

Two Rivers police confirmed to FOX 11 on Tuesday that the death of 7-year old Jacob Baer was a tragic accident and there was no foul play.

"Jacob, from all accounts, liked to play in the woods. He loved nature and being outside, he loved to run, so it was not uncommon for him to run around and run away from one of his parents when they called him right away and that type of thing. So, it was difficult for the parent, at that time, to know where he had gone," said Capt. Andrew Raatz with the Two Rivers Police Department.