SILVERTHORNE, Colo. (KDVR) -- A heartbreaking ending for a Colorado family after their missing toddler was found dead in Silverthorne on Tuesday.
FOX31 spoke with the mourning mother to learn more about her baby boy and what led up to the tragic incident.
FOX31 Weather: View the latest Denver forecasts, maps and radarSerenity Maes shared that the loss of her 1-and-a-half-year-old is tearing her apart, and she is completely heartbroken over the sudden death of her sweet baby boy. His name is Zeldris and she describes him as a very happy baby who loved to jam out to music no matter where it was playing.
Maes shared a video with FOX31's Talya Cunningham of the toddler dancing at a restaurant table, just one memory that she will now hold onto forever.
Maes also shared several photos of Zeldris, adding he was a loving baby who would always give hugs and kisses and was truly her pride and joy. The grieving mother explained that she's a stay-at-home mom and the two would do everything together. What she'll miss the most is Zeldris climbing on top of her each and every morning.
Maes wants the public to know that her baby boy was a pure, innocent soul who made everyone's day brighter.
Zeldris, just one and a half years old, was found dead in Silverthorne on Tuesday, July 22. (Courtesy Serenity Maes)Zeldris, just one and a half years old, was found dead in Silverthorne on Tuesday, July 22. (Courtesy Serenity Maes)Zeldris, just one and a half years old, was found dead in Silverthorne on Tuesday, July 22. (Courtesy Serenity Maes)Zeldris, just one and a half years old, was found dead in Silverthorne on Tuesday, July 22. (Courtesy Serenity Maes)Zeldris, just one and a half years old, was found dead in Silverthorne on Tuesday, July 22. (Courtesy Serenity Maes)On Tuesday afternoon, Silverthorne authorities got a call about a missing toddler in the Willow Grove Open Space, which prompted a massive multi-agency response including Silverthorne Police Department, the Blue River and surrounding area, Colorado State Patrol, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Dillon Police Department, Frisco Police Department, Summit County Rescue Group, Summit Fire and EMS, and Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District.
Maes shared more about the terrifying last moments online. She said Zeldris' father was working a job in Silverthorne and they couldn't check into the motel until 3 p.m. Instead of waiting in the car, she decided to take the kids to play and get some fresh air at the park.
FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inboxThat's when her 3-year-old autistic son darted towards a creek and she took off after him. Maes shared that she heard two little cries from Zeldris and when she quickly turned around, she couldn't find him and immediately called police at 2:53 p.m.
Search and rescue crews found Zeldris' body around 5 p.m. on Tuesday after searching the Blue River and surrounding area.
The Summit County Coroner's Office will release the official cause of death. No foul play is suspected; it appears to be a tragic accident.
The Silverthorne town officials wrote in a statement that they are heartbroken.
''Our hearts go out to the family who lost a loved one and to emergency responders who were involved in the incident," the town wrote on social media.
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