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Search for Missing Girl in Thames Suspended Amid Heartbreak

5/31/2025

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Story summary

Emergency services have halted the search for a missing girl in the Thames near Gravesend, Kent, after a distress call was made at 1:35 PM on Friday. While a boy was successfully rescued, the efforts of multiple agencies, including HM Coastguard and Metropolitan Police, highlight the urgency and heartbreak of the situation.

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Story summary

Emergency services have halted the search for a missing girl in the Thames near Gravesend, Kent, after a distress call was made at 1:35 PM on Friday. While a boy was successfully rescued, the efforts of multiple agencies, including HM Coastguard and Metropolitan Police, highlight the urgency and heartbreak of the situation.