The boy disappeared yesterday near a river in downtown Yekaterinburg

A day after he disappeared near a river in downtown Yekaterinburg, Russia, on Wednesday, the body of a 9-year-old boy from an apple settlement in Israel was found, according to a recent ZAKA update posted on the site.

The child's body was found at noon (Israel Watch) and now the city's rabbi and Chabad envoy, Rabbi Zelig Ashkenazi is in contact with the local police and assisting the family.

The boy came to Russia to visit his grandfather, who is the head of the Jewish community in the city of Yekaterinburg, and as mentioned, a day after he disappeared by a river in the city center, after apparently drowning in the river, his body was found today.

Samaria Council Chairman Yossi Dagan spoke to the father of the family, saying that the Samaria Regional Council is preparing to assist the family with the Foreign Ministry and other relevant parties. Samaritan Regional Council Chairman Yossi Dagan said: "This is a difficult time for the entire Samaritan family. We embrace the family and are ready to assist in all the required levels."

Also, the head of the council contacted Samaria friends in Russia to help the family. The Social Services Division of the Samaritan Regional Council was prepared to assist the family, apple settlement and the relevant circles in the school where the child studied in the Itamar community.

The Foreign Ministry said in response to the incident: "This unfortunate and painful case is recognized and handled by the Department of Israel Abroad in the Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Ministry, in cooperation with the Israeli Consulate in Moscow. We are in direct contact with the family, accompanying them during difficult times and assisting with whatever is needed to bring the family back to Israel as soon as possible. "