Dive Team Recovers Man's Body After Charles River Search

Boston MA

28 July, 2021

2:05 PM

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BOSTON - Divers have located the body of a person missing in the Charles River near the Boston University Bridge Wednesday afternoon. Massachusetts State Police say their Marine Unit received a call from someone who reported seeing a person struggling to stay afloat in the water just after 11 a.m. Two people tried to assist the man before first responders arrived, but said he was below the surface by the time they got to him, said CBS Boston. Divers, boats, and a helicopter were seen searching near the railroad and Boston University Boathouse. The body of an unidentified man was pulled from the water around 1:30 p.m. No further information has been made available and it is unclear what the man was doing in the water. Final update on the Charles River water search: Unfortunately a deceased victim was recovered from the water. @BostonFire, @CambridgeMAFire, @MassStatePolice rescue personnel have cleared from the incident. Any inquiries can be directed to Mass State Police. https://t.co/UUlg8WfCfU— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) July 28, 2021 This is a developing story, check back for updates.