Overnight Search for Boy, 6, in Merrimack River Turns to Recovery Operation

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BREAKING: The massive operation to search for the boy who went missing in Massachusetts' Merrimack River Thursday night has transitioned to the recovery phase, officials say.

LeClaire said the search efforts will continue until about noon Friday before officials reevaluate their efforts and decide whether to switch from a rescue to a recovery.

At 7:18 p.m. MSP responded to Merrimack River near Amesbury / Newburyport town line. Multiple people swept in the river, one sadly has passed away.— Mass State Police Deer Island is an island in the Merrimack River on the Amesbury/Newburyport border that is typically used for recreation like swimming and fishing. LeClaire described the conditions as typical when asked Thursday night, noting the river's quick pace and rocky ledge.

 

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