Search underway after 2 kids reported missing in Passaic River in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- A search is underway after two kids were reported missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey on Wednesday.
Wallington Fire Department Rescue Co. 204 said they are performing a water search in the Passaic River with their marine units.
Around 6:21 p.m., officials received reports of children going into the river near the off-ramp in the park.
Passaic Mayor Hector Lora said a girl was accounted for and out of the water with her parents but two other children, a 10-year-old boy and girl are still missing.
The mayor said boats and drones are all over the river searching for the children.
"Any parent would be there extremely concerned, but we are holding out with hope. We are praying. We have faith. Our police officers, our firefighters are doing everything that they can to locate these children. Again, there were three that went into the water. We have that confirmed. There's one that came out," Lora said.
Lora said a man in the park jumped into the water to try and save them but when he was about five meters deep, it was too deep and the current pushed him away and he could not reach them.
The girl who was found safe is the sister of the boy who is still missing. The other girl who is missing is their friend, the mayor said.
This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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