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Silver Alert canceled for 12-year-old missing from Hammond

Kyrin Carter. (Provided Photo/ISP)

UPDATE: A kayaker on Monday found the body of Kyrin Carter in the Little Calumet River, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.

HAMMOND, Ind. (WISH) — A statewide Silver Alert was issued Saturday for a 12-year-old missing from Hammond.

Police describe Kyrin Carter as 5-feet-4 and 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a light blue shirt and dark blue shorts with light blue stripes and no shoes.

He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance, state police say.

If you have any information on Carter, contact the Hammond Police Department at 219-660-0000 or dial 911.