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1 dead, 1 missing after going over Letchworth falls

Posted at 1:05 PM, Jun 12, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-14 07:23:13-04

One little boy is dead and another still missing after seven people went over the lower falls at Letchworth State Park Saturday night.

State Police say around 6:30pm, multiple calls came in saying seven people went over the falls. Five were rescued and then transported to Strong Memorial Hospital. Their injuries varied from serious to minor.

Park Police, trooper and Wyoming County sheriff's deputies continued to look for two boys, ages 6 and 9.

On Sunday, authorities said the body of one of the boys was found by the underwater recovery team. The search continues for the other boy, Monday. Police did not identify which had been found.

The names of those involved have not been released.