An 11-year-old boy, identified as Mackenzie Swift, went missing after entering the River Don in Doncaster. Police informed his family that it was unlikely he could have survived in the water for such an extended period. The search for Mackenzie began on Saturday evening after he was reported to have entered the river near Ferry Boat Lane in Mexborough.
South Yorkshire Police, in collaboration with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team, and an underwater search team, continued the search efforts on Monday. Despite the ongoing search, there has been no indication that Mackenzie managed to exit the water. The family has been informed and is receiving support and updates on the search operation progress.
Doncaster District Commander, Chief Superintendent Pete Thorp, expressed the commitment to finding Mackenzie and supporting his family during this challenging time. Specialized resources and organizations from the region are being utilized in the search operation. The public is advised to refrain from conducting independent searches near water bodies for safety reasons and to allow professional search teams to focus on finding Mackenzie.
The search operation team remains dedicated to locating Mackenzie, with thoughts and support extended to his family during this difficult time.