A 4-year-old boy has gone missing after being swept into the Merrimack River, with search efforts continuing since Saturday evening. Local police and fire departments responded promptly to a 911 call, revealing that the boy had been pulled underwater by the current. Various agencies, including Massachusetts State Police and UMass Lowell Police, are involved in the search operations. The investigation remains ongoing regarding how the boy fell into the river. Notably, drowning incidents in the Merrimack River have increased, raising concerns within the community.
The boy "was quickly pulled by the current into the Merrimack River" around 5:44 p.m. Saturday evening, during a search conducted by multiple agencies.
In 2021, an 11-year-old girl died after being pulled from the river, and a body of 7-year-old girl was found in the river in 2023.
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