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8-year-old boy with autism found safe in Palm Coast, deputies say

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Published  April 18, 2025 10:44am EDT
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The Brief

    • Officials were searching for a missing 8-year-old boy with autism on Friday. 
    • Deputies say David Zuniga was last seen across the street from his residence in the area of Poppy Lane in Palm Coast, Florida.
    • Deputies have now confirmed David has been found safe. 

PALM COAST, Fla. - Update: Officials were searching for a missing 8-year-old boy with autism who was last seen on Friday across the street from his residence in Palm Coast, Florida.

Deputies have now confirmed the boy has been found safe.

Original story

What we know:

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) reported David Zuniga was last seen across the street from his residence in the area of Poppy Lane in Palm Coast.

Deputies described David as a white male who was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue pants and no shoes.

Officials are searching for 8-year-old David Zuniga, who was last seen in the area of Poppy Lane in Palm Coast. (Credit: Flagler County Sheriff's Office)

Officials said a helicopter is responding to the area to assist in the search.

What you can do:

Those who have information on David's location should call FCSO at (386) 313-4911.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office in a Facebook post on April 18, 2025.

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