Teen who went missing Friday believed to have been found dead after search of Great Miami River
Jul. 8—MIDDLETOWN — A teen male who went missing Friday night at the Great Miami River between Franklin and Middletown is believed to be the person found dead Sunday after a two-day search, according to city officials.
The Middletown Division of Fire and Acting Police Chief Andy Warrick said Monday they are awaiting positive identification of the deceased found about 3 p.m. Sunday, but the person who went into the water late Friday night is a 19-year-old male.
The Butler County Coroner's Office has scheduled an autopsy for and is expected to release the identification.
Rescue workers searched the Great Miami River late Friday night through the weekend near the Germantown Road bridge on a report a person was in the water and needed rescued.
Three boats from Middletown and Monroe rescue searched around 1 a.m. up and down the river for the person. A drone from Trenton police and a helicopter from the Ohio State Patrol also assisted in the search.
Police have not released additional information about the search.
The police department posted a social media message it said on behalf of the fire department during the search. It asked people to stay out of the Miami River Park (4401 N. Verity Parkway) area. Members of the public had dropped off food and water for first responders during the search.
"They are very appreciative for those of you that have dropped off food and water but are asking that those be redirected to Fire Headquarters," the post said.
