River Thames search for missing girl under way at Gravesend

River Thames search for missing girl under way at Gravesend

Authorities in Kent are currently conducting a search for a missing girl in the River Thames. The search was initiated after the Port of London Authority contacted the police at 13:45 BST on Friday regarding two children who had entered the river at Royal Pier Road in Gravesend. Upon arrival, emergency services, including the police, ambulance service, HM Coastguard, and the RNLI, found a boy in the water who was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Efforts are still ongoing to locate the missing girl, as confirmed by the police.

The specific ages of the children involved in the incident have not been disclosed to the public. HM Coastguard, responding to a distress call about the two children in trouble in the water, reported that one child has been rescued while the search for the second child continues. Metropolitan Police boats, RNLI lifeboat from Gravesend, Kent Police, and a police helicopter have all been deployed to assist in the search and rescue operation.

With the search for the missing girl still in progress, authorities remain focused on locating her safely. The collaborative efforts of various emergency services and organizations involved in the operation highlight the priority placed on ensuring the well-being of both children involved in the river incident. As the investigation unfolds, updates from the authorities will provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the case and the ongoing search efforts

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