Boy missing in river named as search continues
Boy missing in river named as search continues 9 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Julia Bryson Yorkshire Phil Bodmer/BBC Search teams have been looking for Mackenzie in the River Don since Saturday night Police have named an 11-year-old boy who went missing in the River Don in South Yorkshire as Mackenzie Swift as searches for him continue. Mackenzie was spotted going into the water off Ferry Boat Lane in Mexborough at about 20:00 BST on Saturday and had not been seen since. South Yorkshire Police said his family were "living every parent's worst nightmare", with searches including an underwater team and Mountain Rescue volunteers. "Our Family Liaison Officers have sadly had the heartbreaking conversation with Mackenzie's family that if he had not exited the river on Saturday, he could not have survived in the water for this length of time," a force spokesperson said. "Sadly, none of our enquiries so far have found any indication that he got out of the water." Mackenzie's family were being supported by officers, they added, with police urging members of the public to stay away from the area to allow crews to carry out their work. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds , catch up with the latest episode of Look North Related stories River search for missing boy, 11, enters third day Related internet links South Yorkshire Police Mexborough Doncaster
Nature is a precious gift, and we must protect it. Lets hope the boy is found safely and we all remember the importance of river conservation.
Absolutely, natures balance is fragile. Lets not only search for the boy but also reflect on how we can protect our waterways for future generations.
Natures treasure, lets protect it. Praying for Mackenzies safe return and teaching kids to respect our waters.
Tragic loss, but may Mackenzie find peace soon. Lets cherish our waters and teach kids to swim safely. #MackenzieSwift #RiverSafety
In such a tragic situation, its crucial to remember the importance of water safety. Lets support Mackenzies family and learn from this to ensure others stay safe near rivers. #WaterSafety #MackenzieSwift
Absolutely! Protecting our rivers is vital for future generations. Lets hope the search finds our missing boy quickly. Nature indeed deserves our stewardship.