Body found of Indian toddler who fell down well

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A toddler who had fallen into a well in India has been found dead.

Authorities in Tamil Nadu say two-year old Sujith Wilson's body was retrieved late on Monday night.

He fell down the abandoned well on Friday while he was playing with his friends.

A major rescue operation was launched and lasted several days before Wilson's body was found.

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