The body of a missing 10-year-old girl was discovered in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials announced. The search began when three children were swept into the river while playing near a boat ramp at Pulaski Park in Passaic. An 11-year-old girl managed to escape, but the 10-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy went missing. The boy’s body was found late Wednesday night, and the search for the girl continued until Friday evening. A couple living near the Market Street Bridge spotted something in the river and alerted authorities, leading to the recovery of the girl’s body in Wallington, New Jersey. The girl’s family, from Garfield, New Jersey, expressed gratitude for community support but requested privacy. Passaic Mayor Hector Lora and Garfield Mayor Everett Garnto Jr. acknowledged the tragedy and the relief of finding the girl, despite the sorrowful outcome.
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Body of missing girl found in New Jersey river after 2-day search, officials say
