The remains of a two-year-old boy, who went missing in the French Alps in July, have been found near where he disappeared, according to local media reports, reports Sky News.
Bones, including a skull, were discovered by a walker near Le Vernet in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence on Saturday.
Forensic tests showed they belonged to the boy, known only as Émile, French broadcaster BFMTV said, quoting prosecutors.
Prosecutor Jean-Luc Blachon said: "On Saturday, the police were told of the discovery of bones near the hamlet of Le Vernet."
After testing them, police concluded on Sunday that "they were the bones of the child Émile," he added.