July 19, 2025

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Search for girl missing in River Thames suspended

Search for girl missing in River Thames suspended

Summary

A search for a missing girl in the River Thames at Gravesend, Kent, has been paused by the coastguard. Emergency services responded after two children entered the river, and a boy was rescued and taken to the hospital.

Key Facts

  • The search for a girl missing in the River Thames at Gravesend, Kent, is on hold.
  • Police became involved after receiving reports about two children in the river.
  • The call to the police happened at 1:45 PM BST on a Friday.
  • Emergency services, including police, ambulance, coastguard, and RNLI, were present at the scene.
  • A boy was rescued from the river and went to the hospital for treatment.
  • The coastguard reported that the children had trouble in the water.
  • The ages of the two children have not been disclosed.

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