12-year-old non-verbal boy found at Dairy Queen, family located with community assistance.

A 12-year-old non-verbal boy was found barefoot and alone at a Dairy Queen in Whistler, British Columbia, on September 7. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) sought public assistance to locate his family after failing to find them overnight. On September 8, following a public appeal, RCMP announced they had successfully located the boy's family, and a reunion was underway. The police expressed gratitude for the community's help.