Body found after river search for missing boy, 11
Summary
Police found a body after searching the River Don in Mexborough for 11-year-old Mackenzie Swift, who went missing over the weekend. The boy was last seen entering the river on Saturday evening, and his family has been informed and offered support.Key Facts
- Mackenzie Swift, 11 years old, went into the River Don near Ferry Boat Lane in Mexborough around 8 p.m. on Saturday.
- Police and volunteer teams, including underwater divers and mountain rescuers, searched for Mackenzie.
- The search ended shortly before 11 p.m. on Monday when a body was found.
- Formal identification of the body has not yet taken place, but the family has been notified.
- Mackenzie is the 16th person in the UK to die after getting into difficulty in open water during recent hot weather.
- South Yorkshire Police expressed sympathy to the family and the local community.
- The incident has affected Mackenzie’s school and the wider community.
- Police thanked the local community for their support during the search.
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