Crime & Safety

Body Of 2-Year-Old Girl Found In Edina

The girl went missing at Rosland Park in Edina Monday, police said.

EDINA, MN — The search for a two-year-old girl in Edina ended after more than 18 hours Tuesday when authorities found her body near Rosland Park.

Iklas Abdullahi Ahmed had been last seen at about 5 p.m. Monday at the park, police said. Authorities said she may have wondered off from family.

Just after 1 p.m. Tuesday, members of the Hennepin County water rescue team found her body in the water near the park.

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"On behalf of the City, I want to send our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family and loved ones of this young girl," said Edina Police Chief Todd Milburn in a news release.

"Our hearts go out to all those affected by this devastating tragedy."

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