Body of 6-year-old boy recovered from Kankakee River

The boy fell off a dock into the Kankakee River shortly after 3:05 p.m.

By NBC Chicago Staff • Published July 16, 2024 • Updated on July 16, 2024 at 10:36 pm

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A 6-year-old boy drowned in the Kankakee River Tuesday afternoon after falling off a dock. NBC Chicago’s Evrod Cassimy reports.

The body of a 6-year-old boy was recovered from the Kankakee River late Tuesday afternoon, hours after he fell into the river from a dock, according to officials.

According to Kankakee mayor Chris Curtis, the boy fell off a dock at 1600 Cobb Boulevard at approximately 3:08 p.m., with rescue efforts beginning shortly afterwards.

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Footage captured by NBC Chicago's Sky5 helicopter showed nearby rescue efforts, with multiple boats seen in the portion of the river located just west of I-57.

According to Curtis, the boy was recovered from the water at approximately 5:30 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene.

There is currently no further information available.

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