A LITTLE boy who vanished from his home in Western Australia has died after he was found naked and seriously injured in a nearby garden.
Joey, six, disappeared in Booragoon, Perth at around 4pm on Sunday.
Neighbours found the naked youngster critically injured in the backyard of a home nearby an hour-and-a-half later.
Cops dashed to the scene and began desperately trying to save his life with emergency first aid.
St John Ambulance paramedics arrived shortly afterwards to work on the little one.
He was rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital for treatment.
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However, despite the efforts of blue light workers, Joey couldn’t be saved.
Detectives have cordoned off a cul de sac as investigations continue.
Officers said: “A further update will be provided when appropriate to do so.”
It’s understood that Joey wasn’t wearing clothes when he vanished, and he may have had difficulty communicating with strangers.
WA Police had urged residents to check their gardens and outbuildings during the search.
In a statement released before Joey was found, they said: “WA Police Force are searching for a missing child in the Booragoon area.
”Described as a male aged six years old, 120cm tall, thin build, tanned skin, blond mullet haircut with blue eyes.
“He may have no clothing and not respond when spoken to.”
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The horror comes just two days after a four-year-old girl who was missing for two days in Tasmania was found safe and well.
Shayla Phillips went missing Wednesday afternoon and was found 48 hours later.
