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Search for child missing in River Stour in Sandwich Search for boy missing in River Stour in Sandwich
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A search operation has been launched after a young child fell into a river in Kent. A search operation has been launched after a six-year-old boy fell into a river in Kent.
A Coastguard helicopter, an inshore lifeboat, firefighters and police are hunting for the child, who fell into the River Stour in Sandwich at about 13:30 BST. Kent Fire and Rescue Service said the child fell into the River Stour close to Richborough Road and the A256 in Sandwich at about 13:30 BST.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service said the child fell into the river close to Richborough Road and the A256. A Coastguard helicopter, an inshore lifeboat, firefighters and police are hunting for the child.
Local people offering assistance were given briefings on how to help search for the boy safely.
Emergency services warned them not to place themselves at risk, especially as the light fades.