Water Search Underway For Child In Stratford

First responders face challenges in search of missing 6-year-old boy in Housatonic River

STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — First responders faced challenges on Thursday during a recovery mission for a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Housatonic River on Wednesday.  The strong currents made the recovery mission difficult, forcing them to cease diving operations, Stratford Deputy Fire Chief Jermaine Atkinson said. Coast Guard calls off search for 6-year-old boy who fell into Housatonic River in Stratford "The boats are equipped with son…

'Active search' for 6-year-old who fell into Housatonic River in Stratford suspended, officials say

Multiple crews have been searching for the boy, who fell in the water around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, officials said.

Search in water underway for missing child in Stratford

Search in water underway for missing child in Stratford

Water Search Underway For Child In Stratford

The child went missing at the Birdseye Boat Ramp on the Housatonic River, police said.

Search underway for child who went into river in Connecticut: officials

A search is underway for a young child who went into the Housatonic River in Stratford, according to officials. Coast Guard officials said they are searching the Housatonic in the Long Island Sound area and a Coast Guard helicopter and boats from the Stratford and Bridgeport marine units are taking part in the search. They said the initial search focused on the area of the Birdseye boat launch. The U.S. Coast Guard also has a radio broadcast out…

Search underway for child who went into Housatonic River in Stratford: officials

A search is underway for a young child who went into the Housatonic River in Stratford, according to officials. Coast Guard officials said they are searching the Housatonic in the Long Island Sound area and a Coast Guard helicopter and boats from the Stratford and Bridgeport marine units are taking part in the search. They said the initial search focused...