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12-year-old boy dies after being found in creek, officials say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The boy was reported missing on Saturday, June 27, near Wilson Creek.
A tragic incident occurred in Caldwell County, North Carolina, involving a 12-year-old boy from Charlotte. The boy was reported missing on Saturday, June 27, near Wilson Creek. Authorities launched a search and the boy was later found in the creek.
Details of the incident are limited, but officials have confirmed the boy's death. The circumstances surrounding the boy's disappearance and death have not been fully disclosed. Further information about this incident can be found through KOSA CBS7 or other news sources, such as WBTV and Gray News.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A tragic incident occurred in Caldwell County, North Carolina, involving a 12-year-old boy from Charlotte. The boy was reported missing on Saturday, June 27, near Wilson Creek. Authorities launched a…
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