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UPDATE: Police find missing boy’s body in Yerrabi Pond

Sadly, 8-year-old boy Pranav Vivekanandan, has been located deceased in Yerrabi Pond.

The investigations into his death, and those of his mother and brother who were also discovered deceased in Yerrabi Pond yesterday, are continuing.

At this stage, police do not believe any other party was involved. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.


ACT Policing is seeking information from the public that may assist them in locating 8-year-old boy Pranav Vivekanandan who is missing in the Yerrabi Pond area.

While an extensive land and water search for Pranav has been underway since the discovery of two bodies in Yerrabi Pond this morning, police and family are issuing this plea in the event that he is alive and someone knows his whereabouts.

Pranav is described as being of Indian Sub-Continental appearance, about 110cm (3’7”) tall, with short dark hair, and dark brown eyes. He may have been wearing an orange T-shirt and light-coloured shorts, and a jacket.

Serious concerns are held for Pranav’s welfare.

Anyone who may have any information that could assist police in locating Pranav is urged to contact ACT Policing Communications on 131 444. Please quote reference number P2114246.

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