Missing 7-year-old, dead kayaker prompt major searches at Hamilton conservation area

Hamilton police are seeking public assistance in the search for Nathanael Selambi, a seven-year-old boy who disappeared Wednesday afternoon at Binbrook Conservation Area. Nathanael was last seen around 3 p.m. near the floating inflatable playground. Police describe him as a black male, skinny build, 4'0" tall, with short/shaved hair. He was wearing a white tank top with Thomas the Tank Engine pictures, green shorts, and green swim goggles.

Authorities have launched an extensive search operation involving multiple units, including the Ground Search and Rescue Team, Marine Unit, and Mounted Unit. They are also receiving assistance from an Ontario Provincial Police helicopter and the Peel Regional Police Marine Unit. The search is focused on the conservation area located on Harrison Road in Binbrook.

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Nathanael Selambi is described as a black male with a skinny build, 4’0” tall, and short/shaved hair.

During the ongoing search efforts, emergency crews responded to a separate, unrelated incident. A male kayaker capsized, was pulled from the water, and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Police are urging anyone who was at Binbrook Conservation Area on Wednesday and may have seen Nathanael or has any information regarding his whereabouts to contact them immediately.

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Nathanael Selambi was last seen at about 3 p.m. Wednesday at the conservation area on Harrison Road in Binbrook, according to a news release.