Lucas Dobson: Body Found In Search For Missing Boy Who Fell Into River Stour

The six-year-old fell into water in Sandwich on Saturday afternoon.
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The body of a young boy found in the River Stour has been confirmed as that of Lucas Dobson, Kent Police has said.

The six-year-old went missing on Saturday afternoon after he fell into the river in Sandwich, while on a fishing trip with his family.

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Inquiries are continuing but the death is not being treated as suspicious, the Press Association reports. 

Kent Police chief inspector Mark Weller said: “Following the discovery of a body in the River Stour at approximately 9.15am on Wednesday August 21, formal identification has taken place and I can confirm the body is that of missing Lucas.

“It brings an end to our search and I would like to echo Lucas’ family’s message of thanks to those who came out to help search for him in the last few days. The community support we have witnessed has been heart-warming, even in the most tragic of circumstances.

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Specialists with Sonar equipment search a section of the River Stour over the weekend.
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“I’d also like to recognise the efforts of our partners from Kent Search and Rescue, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, HM Coastguard, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and all the volunteers who assisted in the search for Lucas.

“While the search may have ended, our support to Lucas’ family continues.”