Toddler dead after being found in Clinton River in Harrison Township
Tragedy in Macomb County after missing toddler dies after being found in the water
A Harrison Township family is grieving after their 2-year-old child died after being found by a neighbor in the Clinton River.
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - A toddler reported missing Monday morning in Macomb County had died, sheriff officials said.
The child was found in the Clinton River in Harrison Township late Monday morning.
What we know:
Macomb County Sheriff's deputies were called at about 11 a.m. about a missing 2-year-old child who was last seen at their home on Manse Street in Harrison Township.
About a half-hour later, the child was found in the Clinton River, which surrounds Mase Street. In a news release from the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, deputies found the toddler in the river and took them to the hospital.
Despite life-saving efforts being given, the child was pronounced dead a short while later.
The investigation is ongoing.
Aerial footage over the Clinton River in Harrison Township where a child was reported missing.
Dig deeper:
According to Macomb County deputies, a neighbor was first to locate the toddler. Police arrived shortly after.
"When the toddler was pulled out of the water, our deputies went over to the scene and began life-saving efforts," Cmdr. Jason Abro said.
Police made the decision to rush the 2-year-old to the hospital, continuing to try and revive him while en route. The mother of the toddler rode with law enforcement to the hospital.
No foul play is suspected in the case.
What we don't know:
It's unclear how the child ended up in the water after going missing.
Police will also look at surveillance footage for the case.
The Source: This information is from the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.