Baguio boy with autism found After 4 days, dies despite rescue

• Six-year-old Jarren Dabaras, a boy with Level 3 autism, went missing in Baguio City on September 29, sparking a massive community search
• He was found alive on October 2 in Barangay Middle Atok Trail, weak, dehydrated, and covered in mud after four days outdoors
• Despite receiving immediate medical care, Jarren passed away early on October 3, 2025, due to the toll of his ordeal, Daily Tribune reported
• Condolences poured in from Baguio residents, who mourned the loss and expressed support for the grieving Dabaras family

The search for six-year-old Jarren Dabaras, a boy with autism who had been missing in Baguio City for several days, ended in tragedy after he passed away early on the morning of October 3, 2025, according to a report by the Daily Tribune.

Jarren, who was non-verbal and diagnosed with Level 3 autism, went missing shortly after midnight on September 29.

His disappearance quickly mobilized search parties, volunteers, and concerned residents across the city. For days, his family clung to hope that he would be found safe.

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That hope seemed fulfilled on October 2, when Jarren was located around 10 a.m. in Barangay Middle Atok Trail. Relief swept through his family and the wider community as news spread that the boy had been found alive.

Rescuers described Jarren as weak, dehydrated, and covered in mud after enduring four days outdoors. He was immediately given medical attention, but despite efforts to stabilize him, the young boy later succumbed to the effects of exhaustion and exposure.

His death has left the city mourning, with condolences pouring in for the Dabaras family. Many residents who joined the search expressed their sorrow but also extended support and prayers to his loved ones.

Jarren’s case has drawn attention to the special challenges faced by families caring for children with autism, particularly in emergency situations. For the Dabaras family, his memory will remain as a reminder of both their loss and the outpouring of solidarity from the Baguio community.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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In a previous report by KAMI, a magnitude 6.9 quake struck off Bogo City at 9:59 p.m., upgraded from initial 6.7, according to Phivolcs. Death toll rose to 35, with 30 in Bogo City and 5 in San Remigio, including a 10-year-old boy. Sports complex collapsed during a basketball game, killing Coast Guard and BFP members; rescuers still searching. Classes suspended and safety checks ordered, as Cebu faces power outages, communication cuts, and aftershock warnings.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh