Generated

Passaic Mayor Hector Lora Confirms Recovery of Missing 10-Year-Old Girl's Body from Passaic River

Passaic Mayor Hector Lora confirmed Friday that the body of a missing 10-year-old girl was recovered from the Passaic River. The girl was swept into the water on Wednesday evening while playing near a boat ramp at Pulaski Park with two other children. While her 11-year-old sister and 10-year-old brother were able to find safety, the girl's body was located south of the Market Street Bridge on Friday evening. Search teams utilized boats, sonar, drones, and cadaver dogs to cover nearly nine miles of the river. The recovery was made possible by a local couple who spotted the body from their apartment window and alerted 911. Mayor Lora praised the couple's quick reaction, noting that the strong current could have carried the body further toward Newark Bay if not for their observation. Garfield Mayor Everett Garnto Jr. noted that the children were from Garfield, New Jersey. The recovery provides closure for the families, who have asked for privacy during this difficult time.

Sources