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Florida boy, 13, dies after being reported missing near Maitland

Officials said the child was non-verbal and attracted to water.
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MAITLAND, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) confirmed 13-year-old Na'Sean Kirkland has died after a missing child alert was issued on Saturday night, according to a news release.

The alert said Na'Sean went missing near Maitland. He was non-verbal and was attracted to water.

"Our prayers go out to Na'Sean's family, loved ones and community," FDLE said in a release Monday morning.

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