LUNENBURG — The body of a 15-year-old boy from Lunenberg who disappeared while swimming in the Connecticut River was located today.
Authorities say the boy disappeared on Monday while swimming below the Bridge Street bridge around 5:30 p.m.
He was last seen swimming with his two sisters and some friends when he disappeared after struggling in the strong current.
A witness who heard cries for help managed to pull one of the swimmers to safety.
Rescue boats were launched and search equipment was deployed in the area to try and locate the missing teen.
Vermont State Police provided a side-scan sonar and the N.H. Fish and Game Department Dive Team deployed an underwater swimming camera in an initial attempt to locate the boy. Divers began a systematic search of the area.
The boy’s body was found shortly before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, near where he was last seen.
The missing teen’s name has not been released pending notification of family, but authorities did confirm that the boy is from Lunenburg, Vermont.
With this tragically moment, I feel that the state should have place strong current sigh out. If these child and adult would get the hint that it not good to swim in that river, unless you are a very good swimmer. I feel very sorry for the family to loose a son at a young age. May God keep his family strong.