Event Brief
9-year-old rescued from utility van in France
Filed: Apr 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: A 9-year-old boy was found malnourished in a locked utility van in eastern France after being confined for a year and a half.
WHO: Father
WHAT: Rescue of a malnourished child
WHEN: Apr 11, 2026 at 7:43 AM ET
WHERE: eastern France
WHY: Details on how they were found haven't been reported.
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