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28/07/2008
Boy's Body Recovered From River
Police have recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy who was swept away by a river.
It is understood the youngster fell into the River Severn and was reported missing on Sunday at 8pm.
The body was discovered at around 9.45am by a member of the public about 400 yards from the Passage Inn on the east bank of the river.
Gloucestershire Police said the boy had been playing with friends on the mud flats of the river near Arlingham when he fell into deep water.
A police spokesperson said: "It is unclear what the boy was doing at the time, but he was in the company of other youths."
The spokesman continued, saying "it appears to be some kind of tragedy rather than a deliberate act".
Police confirmed that family members had gathered at the scene and where waiting nearby to discover the fate of the youngster.
The coroner has been informed.
(DS)
It is understood the youngster fell into the River Severn and was reported missing on Sunday at 8pm.
The body was discovered at around 9.45am by a member of the public about 400 yards from the Passage Inn on the east bank of the river.
Gloucestershire Police said the boy had been playing with friends on the mud flats of the river near Arlingham when he fell into deep water.
A police spokesperson said: "It is unclear what the boy was doing at the time, but he was in the company of other youths."
The spokesman continued, saying "it appears to be some kind of tragedy rather than a deliberate act".
Police confirmed that family members had gathered at the scene and where waiting nearby to discover the fate of the youngster.
The coroner has been informed.
(DS)
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