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Woman Drowns While Swimming In South Boston Bay Woman Drowns While Swimming In South Boston Bay
Woman Drowns While Swimming In South Boston Bay Police are investigating the death of a woman who drowned off of Castle Island in South Boston.  A 93-year-old woman, who was part of a private adult daycare program, was taking part in a supervised swimming trip to Pleasure Bay on Monday, Aug. 15, Massachusetts State Police said. She went for a dip and suffered injuries that caused her death soon after.  The woman went into the water with two friends with instructions to stay in shallow water. At some point, she swam into deeper water and panicked. She yelled for help before going underwater.  Her friends lept to the rescue…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Obituaries
Boston Community Mourns Loss Of 'Beautiful' 4-Year-Old Boy Mohamed Fofana Boston Community Mourns Loss Of 'Beautiful' 4-Year-Old Boy Mohamed Fofana
Boston Community Mourns Loss Of 'Beautiful' 4-Year-Old Boy Mohamed Fofana A mother's worst fear became a reality on Mother's Day this year after her 4-year-old son was found dead on an island just outside of Boston.  Mohamed Fofana, of South Boston, was a pre-K student at the Lee K-8 School, according to Boston Public Schools on Twitter.  Authorities found his body on Spectacle Island on Monday afternoon, May 15, after he was reported missing the night before, as previously reported by Daily Voice. "Our community is in mourning following the tragic news that Mohamed Fofana," BPS wrote. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and school community…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Search Continues For Missing 4-Year-Old Boy At Castle Island In Boston: Police Search Continues For Missing 4-Year-Old Boy At Castle Island In Boston: Police
Search Continues For Missing 4-Year-Old Boy At Castle Island In Boston: Police After a late-night search for a missing boy at Castle Island in Boston turned up dry, crews are still trying to locate the 4-year-old. Mohamed Abou Fofana, of South Boston, was playing at a park with an adult family member at Castle Island on Sunday evening, May 14, Massachusetts State Police report. Shortly after 7 p.m,, the relative lost sight of Mohemed and was unable to find him. The relative called police around 7:30 p.m., reporting the boy was missing.   #BREAKING: This is 4-year-old Mohemed Fofena.He went missing in South Boston last night off Castle Island. We just spoke with h…

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by David Cifarelli