Nathanael Selambi Conservation Area, Hamilton Death Obituary: The Hamilton community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Nathanael Selambi, a 7-year-old boy whose disappearance prompted an extensive search before ending in tragedy. His death has left family, friends, classmates, first responders, and residents across the region united in grief as they remember a young life gone far too soon.
According to the Hamilton Police Service, Nathanael was reported missing at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Canada Day, July 1, after he disappeared while at Binbrook Conservation Area, located at 5050 Harrison Road in Hamilton, Ontario. An overnight search involving Hamilton Police, emergency responders, volunteers, and community partners continued until Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., members of the Peel Regional Police Underwater Search and Recovery Unit located Nathanael’s body in the conservation area.
Hamilton Police, working alongside the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario, confirmed that no foul play is suspected and that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
While details about Nathanael’s personal interests and daily life have not been publicly shared, the outpouring of condolences reflects the profound impact his loss has had on the community. Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath extended heartfelt sympathies to Nathanael’s family, classmates, and friends while thanking the emergency responders, volunteers, and community members who tirelessly assisted in the search.
Though his life was tragically brief, Nathanael Selambi will be remembered with love by those who knew him. His passing has deeply touched the Hamilton community, whose thoughts and prayers remain with his family as they face this unimaginable loss.