Found Deceased UK - Lucas Dobson, 6, River Stour, 17 August 2019

21 August 2019:

Peter Faulding, of the Specialist Group International dive team, said they were all "working incredibly hard", in what continues to be a "very difficult" search, over miles of the river.

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Search for river fall boy, 6, enters fifth day
 
21 August 2019:

Lucas Dobson missing: Body found in search for boy, 6, swept away in River Stour

A body has been found in the search for missing schoolboy Lucas Dobson, who was swept away in the River Stour at the weekend.

Hundreds of volunteers joined rescue workers after the six-year-old vanished at 1.20pm on Saturday.

This morning Kent Police confirmed the tragic find, and said Lucas' family are devastated.

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Police have yet to confirm whether the body found is Lucas, but the family has been informed.

Body found in search for boy, 6, swept away in River Stour
 
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Chief Inspector Mark Weller of Kent Police said: "This is a deeply tragic and upsetting incident for all concerned, and Lucas’ family are understandably devastated.

"We were inundated with offers of assistance from members of the public, who turned out in large numbers to help search for Lucas. I know his family are very grateful and touched by the support provided, and I too would like to offer my own personal thanks.

"I would also like to recognise the efforts of our partners from Kent Fire and Rescue Service, HM Coastguard, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and others who assisted in the search for Lucas."

Body found in search for boy, 6, swept away in River Stour
 

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