The search for a child who went missing while fishing in Cooks Cove, Nova Scotia, has been suspended as of Saturday at 5 p.m. AT, according to RCMP. The child was swept into the river Thursday afternoon, prompting a large-scale operation involving over 13 agencies.
RCMP said in a Sunday release that despite extensive efforts, no evidence has emerged indicating the child made it safely out of the water, nor has a specific location for continued search efforts been identified. Officials have confirmed that the next phase of the operation will focus on aerial surveillance, although no clear timeline has been given.
The child was fishing with a man and another child when the incident occurred. The man reportedly leapt into the river in an attempt to save the child but was unable to do so.
Authorities have not released details about the child’s age or gender. The tragic event has deeply affected the surrounding Guysborough County community, which has been rallying in support of the search efforts.
As families continue to gather in hope and grief, the story underscores the unpredictable dangers of the natural environment and the enduring resilience of small communities faced with heartbreaking loss.
Source: Swifteradio.com
