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Merrimack River
Police & Fire
'Tragic Accident': Search For Missing Lowell 7-Year-Old Ends With Heartbreak
A missing child was found dead in a body of water in Tewksbury, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marion Ryan. Anna Mburu, a 7-year-old Lowell resident, went missing after being last seen on Sunday, July 9 between 2 and 3 p.m. in the area of East Merrimack Street in the Belvidere neighborhood in Lowell, according to the Lowell Police Department. A body of a girl, preliminarily believed to be Anna, was found in the Merrimack River around noon on Monday using side-scan sonar. The water was deeper than usual and moving faster than average because of recent heavy rain, but divers were…
Police & Fire
(
Update
) Police ID Man Who Drowned While Fishing In Haverhill River
The body of a missing canoer who was pulled from the Merrimack River this weekend has been identified, according to authorities. Michael Ventura, of Apple Street in Haverhill, was fishing in the Merrimack River about 75 feet from the shore of 44 Margin Street on Sunday, June 24, the Essex County District Attorney said. Witnesses said he fell into the water and never surfaced. Witnesses tried to reach Ventura but were unable to save his life. Haverhill Firefighters found his around 6:20 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, Massachusetts State Police Spokesperson Dave Procopio said. This co…
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31-Year-Old Man ID'd As Body Pulled From Merrimack River In Methuen: DA
Authorities have identified a body that was pulled from the Merrimack River in Methuen this weekend as 31-year-old Ryan Cooper of Raymond, NH. Cooper's body was found after officials responded to a boat ramp at 1110 Riverside Drive in Methuen around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports. Foul play is not suspected and the investigation is ongoing.
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Body Pulled From Merrimack River In Methuen: DA's Office
Authorities are investigating after a body was pulled from the Merrimack River in Methuen over the weekend, according to officials. Methuen Fire responded to the incident at a boat ramp at 1110 Riverside Drive in Methuen around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports. The body is pending identification by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The investigation is ongoing.
Police & Fire
Police Find Body Of 70-Year-Old Woman In Newburyport After Search: Reports
Police in Newburyport found the body of a 70-year-old woman on Tuesday, Nov. 29, after finding her abandoned car on Interstate 95, authorities said. The woman's body was located near Whittier Bridge around 3:45 p.m., according to news reports. Police have not released the woman's name. Investigators don't believe she was from the area, but they're not sure why she parked her car on Tuesday morning and walked away. The woman left her cell phone and car keys behind. Police announced they'd brought in a helicopter and boats to aid in their search. The U.S. Coast Guard found the body after s…
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Missing 24-Year-Old Methuen Man Found Dead In Merrimack River In Haverhill
A 24-year-old man who was reported missing from Methuen was found dead in the Merrimack River in Haverhill, authorities said. Haverhill Police responded to a reported body in the river near 1250 River Street around 4:14 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, Essex County District Attorney Spokesperson Carrie Kimball told Daily Voice. The body was later pulled from the water and positively identified as the missing 24-year-old, she continued. The man's family reported him missing earlier that same day, The Eagle Tribune reports. Foul play is not suspected and the man's name has yet to be released…
Police & Fire
Search Continues For Man Who Jumped Into Merrimack River To Avoid Arrest
Multiple authorities are searching the Merrimack River for a carjacking suspect who ran to the river to avoid being arrested, authorities said. Police responded to a 911 call from a person at a business located on the 800 block of Main Street in Wilmington around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Wilmington Police report. The caller said someone drove to the business and allegedly threatened several employees and told them to get out of their cars, according to police. Police are searching for a person accused of threatening employees at a business in Wilmington, carjacking and rammi…
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Avoid The Merrimack River For 48 Hours, Authorities Say
Residents are being told to avoid the Merrimack River for 48 hours after potential wastewater was released into the water, authorities said. The Andover Health Division said "untreated or partially" wastewater from the Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility leaked into the Merrimack between 3:20 a.m. and 6:18 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 5, the division said on Facebook. The Town of Andover has been notified that there has been a release of untreated or partially treated wastewater at the... Posted by Andover Health Division on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 As a response, people should stay away …
Police & Fire
Bird
Brigade
: West Newbury Officers Unite To Rescue Injured Bald Eagle
Officers in West Newbury are being praised for their teamwork and meticulous efforts in saving an injured bald eagle over the weekend. Sgt. Rich Parenteau and Officer Matt Dixon arrived first on the banks of the Merrimack River on River Road where the bird was spotted on Sunday, July 31, West Newbury Police said. Animal Control Officer Kayla Provencher and Dispatcher Bob Pierce, who had previous experience with rescuing bald eagles, arrived soon after. West Newbury officers work to rescue the bald eagle from the thick brush on the banks of the Merrimack RiverFacebook/West Newbury Pu…
Police & Fire
71-Year-Old Pulled From Merrimack River ID'd As Local Musician 'Bahama Bob'
The body of a "staple on the local music scene" on the North Shore was pulled from the Merrimack River on Tuesday, authorities said. Robert Urzi, better known to his local community as "Bahama Bob," was found near the Whittier Bridge on the morning of July 5, Newburyport Police said on Twitter. The body of a 71 y/o male was located in the Merrimac River near the Whittier Bridge this morning. His name is being withheld pending notification of family. Anyone with any info is asked to contact Nbpt PD. Thanks to workers for their quick notification to police upon discovery. — Newburyport P…
Police & Fire
Suspiciously Sinking Newburyport Fire Boat Sparks Investigation
Authorities are looking for answers after a Newburyport Fire Department's Marine Unit vessel suspiciously sank while docked on the Merrimack River. A person walking in the area told Newburyport Police they saw the boat partially submerged while docked at Cashman Park around 4 a.m. on Friday, June 17, Newburyport Fire said. Crews immediately secured the vessel but were unsure what caused it to sink, the department said. While the tide was outgoing at the time of the sinking, it is unclear if that was the cause. The vessel has also been active…
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IDs Released For Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Who Both Died After Being Swept Into Merrimack River
A four-day search for a 6-year-old boy who was swept into the Merrimack River has come to a close after a kayaker found a body authorities believe to be his. Massachusetts State Police announced that a body believed to be that of 6-year-old Mas DeChhat was located in the Pipers Quarry area of the river on the morning of Sunday, June 12. Mas' mother, identified as 29-year-old Boua DeChhat, of Lowell, also died while trying to save her son and 7-year-old daughter after they were swept away by the current in the area of Deer Island in Amesbury, officials said. Authorities reported that …
Police & Fire
6-Year-Old Missing, Mother Dead After Swept Into Merrimack River
New Update: IDs Released For Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Who Both Died After Being Swept Into Merrimack River A 6-year-old boy is missing, and his mother has died after being swept into the Merrimack River, authorities said. Amesbury Fire received a report that a family of six, comprising of a mother, father and their four children, were in distress after swimming in the Merrimack River just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, Newburyport Police said. At 7:09pm the Amesbury Police Dept. responded to a report of a family in distress with people in the water on Deer... Posted by Amesbury…
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