East River Search: Missing Teen – NYC News
- A search for a missing 15-year-old girl in the East River near the Roosevelt Island bridge prompted a response from New York City emergency services.
- The initial call regarding a possible drowning came in around 12:15 p.m., prompting the FDNY to deploy divers.
- Details surrounding the incident remain limited.Authorities have not released facts regarding the circumstances leading up to the event or any identifying information about the missing teenager.
East River Search Underway for Missing Teen
Updated May 30, 2025
A search for a missing 15-year-old girl in the East River near the Roosevelt Island bridge prompted a response from New York City emergency services. The FDNY and NYPD initiated a coordinated East River search after receiving reports of a person in the water.
The initial call regarding a possible drowning came in around 12:15 p.m., prompting the FDNY to deploy divers. After an initial sweep of the area yielded no results, the FDNY turned the search over to the NYPD, which is continuing the effort with harbor units.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited.Authorities have not released facts regarding the circumstances leading up to the event or any identifying information about the missing teenager.
What’s next
The NYPD is expected to continue its search of the East River. Further updates will be provided as they become available.