Rescue efforts expand as boy found dead in Passaic River; girl still missing

The search continues for a missing 10-year-old girl after a 10-year-old boy was found dead in the Passaic River. A third child survived.

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Authorities have intensified their search for a 10-year-old girl who remains missing following a tragedy in the Passaic River that claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy. Recovery efforts expanded as investigators and rescue teams worked to locate the missing child and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The boy’s body was discovered in the river, marking a tragic turn in the emergency response. A third child at the scene survived the ordeal, though details about that child’s condition and involvement were not immediately disclosed.

Search operations continued as officials appealed for public assistance in locating the missing girl. The recovery effort underscores ongoing safety concerns around the waterway and has prompted renewed focus on water safety protocols in the region.

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