A PANICKED dad desperately dived into the water in an attempt to rescue his six-year-old son after the boy went missing while the pair fished together, it has been claimed. Lucas Dobson went missin…
A PANICKED dad desperately dived into the water in an attempt to rescue his six-year-old son after the boy went missing while the pair fished together, it has been claimed.
Emergency services had been called to reports a boy had fallen into the water about 1.20pm on Saturday.Rescue crews have been pictured searching the banks of the river, with locals also descending on the scene in an attempt to help. Assistant director for Kent Fire and Rescue , Chris Colgan, said: "We're all incredibly grateful to everyone who has given everything today to try and locate this little boy.And while locals have again been seen heading to the river to try to help, authorities have warned them to stay away from the water for their own safety.
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