A 15-year-old teen who had been missing from his North Waterboro home for nine days was found Saturday in Lake Arrowhead by Maine Game Wardens, according to WGME.

Jaden Dremsa's body will now be examined by the Maine Medical Examiner's Office in Augusta to determine the exact cause of death, according to the Portland television news station. Authorities said that Dremsa left his home located off Route 5 on May 8 and went for a walk in the woods.

A GoFundMe web page was also set up to raise money for Dremsa's funeral. As of Sunday afternoon, more than $6,000 had been raised toward the $7,000 goal.

On the WCYY Fan Facebook page, a post Saturday night calling for prayers for the Dremsa family was greeted by 386 likes, 25 shares and 30 comments expressing sympathy for their loss.

Jessica Cox wrote the following statement: "Every time any child's life is lost it hits us hard. When you are a parent as well with kids on the autism spectrum...it truly hits right in the gut. So scary..and so sad. My heart goes out to his family as if he was my own. RIP Jaden."

Sarah Goodwin noted "I was really hoping for a happy ending to this story. So sorry for the incredible loss this family is going through."

Derek Winton had this to say: "So very sad to see this, was hoping for a better future for this boy and his family."

Please share your thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Jaden Dremsa here on our web page and on our Facebook and Twitter pages under the hashtag #JadenDremsa. May he rest in peace.

 

More From 102.9 WBLM