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Parents of Parker, 11-year-old boy found dead in Calgary, release first public statement

Parker, an 11-year-old boy found dead in Calgary, Alberta, is being mourned publicly for the first time by his parents, who released a statement thanking the community, volunteers, and first responders for their support during the search, according to CBC News. CBC News reports the case prompted a significant community mobilization effort in the city.

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  • โœ“An 11-year-old child was found dead in Calgary, Alberta. (Source: CBC News title and description)
  • โœ“The parents released a first public message following their son's death. (Source: CBC News)
  • โœ“The case involved a community search effort with volunteers and first responders. (Source: CBC News description)
  • โœ“48 US mainstream media articles cover this story, confirming it is a real, verified event. (Source: MSM article count provided)

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  • ~The parents' message expressed gratitude to the community for 'overwhelming support.' (Source: CBC News characterization in description)
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Coverage0 of 15 major US outlets
PublishedJuly 31, 2026 at 11:06 AM PDT

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