Weather Hampers Search for Missing 2-Year-Old Who Fell Into River
Leicestershire Police continued to search for a missing toddler on Thursday, February 22, as heavy rain and rising water levels hampered their efforts in the English city.
The two-year-old boy fell into the River Soar while walking along a towpath with his family on Sunday, police said.
Footage posted to Facebook by Leicestershire Police shows officers searching the water in Aylestone Meadows close to Marsden Lane.
“The priority for us all remains to find this little boy and we are grateful for all of your help and support,” said Assistant Chief Constable Michaela Kerr.
Heavy rains and poor conditions hampered Wednesday’s search efforts. The UK’s Met Office issued several flood warnings in the area on Thursday, with water levels expected to rise from further rainfall. Credit: Leicestershire Police via Storyful
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[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[RAINDROPS SPLASHING]
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[TIRES GLIDING]
[DOGS BARKING]
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[DOGS BARKING]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[RAINDROPS SPLASHING]
[TIRES GLIDING]
[DOGS BARKING, BIRDS CHIRPING]
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[DOGS BARKING]
