9-Year-Old Girl Found Dead After Amber Alert Issued in Lake George, NY

Tragic Discovery in Ticonderoga

• 💔 A 9-year-old girl, Melina Frattolin, who was reported missing near Lake George on Saturday, was tragically found dead on Sunday.
• 📍 Her body was discovered in Ticonderoga, New York, a location northeast of Lake George.

Investigation and Father's Account

• 🚨 An Amber Alert was issued for Melina after her father reported she had been abducted from Exit 22 on I-87 in Lake George.
• 🔍 Investigators have found inconsistencies in the father's account of the events.
• ⚠️ Authorities currently state there is no indication of an abduction and no ongoing threat to the public.

Official Response and Updates

• 🏛️ Governor Kathy Hochul has stated that the New York State Police are leading the investigation and are committed to accountability.
• 📰 Officials are expected to provide a further update on the case later this morning.