Police said 9-year-old boy found drowning in a New Britain pond died Monday
A 9-year-old boy died after he was found drowning in a New Britain pond Monday evening.
Central Bucks Regional Police were dispatched to a pond at Vaux and Hickory roads in Colonial Heritage mobile home park just before 6 p.m. for reports of a missing boy.
Once on scene, police said they found a boy’s bicycle and fishing pole. A dive team from Point Pleasant Fire Department also responded and located the boy, who was immediately transported to Doylestown Hospital where he was pronounced dead around 7 p.m.
The police said the scene is still active as they continue their investigation.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this traumatic time. We extend our thanks to the Doylestown Fire Department, Central Bucks Ambulance, the Bucks County Special Operations Drone Team and the Point Pleasant Fire Department Dive Team,” Central Bucks Regional Police said in a statement.
Anyone with information or witnesses who saw the young boy at the pond is asked to contact Captain Robert Milligan at 215-345-4143 or submit a tip anonymously to CrimeWatch.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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