Search Underway for Missing Girl in Passaic River After Boy’s Body Recovered
A search is ongoing for a missing 10-year-old girl in the Passaic River in New Jersey, where the body of a 10-year-old boy has been recovered.
Raleigh Durham, NC, July 31, 2026 —
Authorities are conducting an intensive search for a 10-year-old girl who is missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey. The search comes after the recovery of the body of a 10-year-old boy from the same river.
Details regarding the circumstances that led to the girl going missing or the identity of the children have not yet been released by officials. The New Jersey State Police and other local agencies are involved in the ongoing search and rescue operations. The river has been experiencing strong currents and challenging conditions, according to preliminary reports.
The recovery of the boy’s body has added urgency to the search efforts for the missing girl. Emergency responders are utilizing boats, divers, and aerial surveillance to cover as much of the river and its surrounding areas as possible. Families of the involved children have been notified, and support services are being provided.
Officials have not provided a timeline for the search but have stated that operations will continue until the girl is found. The public is urged to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to conduct their work unimpeded. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by WPVI on 6abc.com, see more information here.
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