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First responders confirm boy drowned in Ohio River near Huntington Saturday

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — First responders say a boy drowned in the Ohio River near Huntington Saturday.

A call came into first responders around 3:15 p.m. about a possible drowning on the Ohio River near the East Huntington Bridge.

According to WSAZ-TV, Huntington Fire Chief Greg Fuller confirmed the boy found dead was 12 years old.

There was a two hour search on the river for boy.

His identity has not been released.





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