Girl's Body Recovered From Detroit River Near Maheras-Gentry Park
Officials said a coordinated search involving the Coast Guard, Detroit Fire, police dive teams, harbor authorities shifted from rescue to recovery after one child failed to resurface.
Overview
- Detroit Police Commander Lawrence Purifoy confirmed late Saturday that responders recovered the body of a girl from the Detroit River near Maheras-Gentry Park.
- Police received a call about two children in the water at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and said one child had been taken out of the river before officers arrived.
- Responders moved from rescue to recovery when the girl did not resurface, and the U.S. Coast Guard, Detroit Fire, the DPD dive team and harbor authorities all assisted in the search.
- Officials said the other child who was removed from the water was OK and that authorities have not released the children’s ages or any identifying details, with police offering condolences to the family.
- The recovery is likely to focus attention on riverfront safety and could prompt local agencies to review public warnings and safety measures at waterfront parks.