Search suspended for child who fell into Guysborough County river

The search for a missing child in Cooks Cove, Nova Scotia has been suspended by the RCMP as of Saturday at 5 p.m. AT. The child went missing on Thursday afternoon while fishing in the area. The RCMP has stated that the intention is to resume the search by air, but the exact timeline for when it will restart is unclear.

According to a news release from the RCMP, over 13 agencies have been involved in the search efforts. Despite extensive search operations, there is no information indicating that the child was able to get out of the water safely. Additionally, searchers have not been able to pinpoint a specific location to focus their efforts on finding the child’s remains.

RCMP spokesperson Cindy Bayers mentioned that plans are being made for the next phase of the search, with a focus on aerial search methods. The child reportedly fell into a river while fishing with an adult and another child. The adult attempted to rescue the child but was unsuccessful. At this time, no details regarding the child’s age or gender have been released to the public.

As the community waits for updates on the search efforts, the RCMP remains committed to finding the missing child. The cooperation of multiple agencies and the use of aerial resources will continue to play a crucial role in the ongoing search mission. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.