MAMARONECK, N.Y. (1010 WINS) — The body of a 3-year-old boy reported missing was recovered in the Mamaroneck River Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Police were notified about the missing 3-year-old who left his home at about 2:28 p.m. on Thursday.
According to officials, the boy's 54-year-old uncle and 85-year-old grandfather tried to look for the missing child, but could not find him.
After searching the area, police located the missing child in the Mamaroneck River, near the Hillside Avenue Bridge.
Officers removed the boy's body from the water and EMS pronounced him dead at the scene.
The Westchester County Medical Examiner's Office was notified and took possession of the child's body.
Investigators believe the child left his home around 12:12 p.m. with his dog and went to the Mamaroneck River near First Street, about two blocks away from his home.
Officials believe the boy possibly fell in the river and drowned, and was then carried downstream.
The investigation remains ongoing.