New UPDATE: Body of 14-Year-Old Samuel Bird Found Outside Edmonton Tragic news has emerged in the case of **14-year-old Samuel Bird**, whose body was discovered in a **rural area just outside Edmonton** on **Thursday evening**, hours after authorities had intensified search efforts following his disappearance. The **RCMP** confirmed the heartbreaking discovery late that night, bringing a devastating end to the days-long search for the missing teen.
Samuel had been reported missing earlier in the week after he failed to return home from school. Family members and volunteers had joined police and search-and-rescue crews in scouring nearby trails, wooded areas, and fields in the hopes of finding him safe. According to officials, the body was located in a secluded area off a gravel road, roughly **20 kilometers west of the city**.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of death, stating only that investigators and forensic teams remain at the scene collecting evidence. While police have not ruled out foul play, they are treating the investigation with utmost sensitivity, pending results from the medical examiner’s office.
Samuel Bird was described by friends and teachers as a kind-hearted and creative young boy with a passion for drawing and hockey. His family, shattered by the news, issued a brief statement thanking the community for its outpouring of support during the search. “Samuel was loved deeply,” the statement read. “We are heartbroken and ask for privacy as we grieve.”
Residents of Edmonton and surrounding areas have since gathered for a candlelight vigil, leaving flowers, notes, and candles near the school Samuel attended.Police urge anyone with information about Samuel’s movements before his disappearance to contact the **RCMP Major Crimes Unit** or **Crime Stoppers** as the investigation continues into this tragic case.
