Physique discovered throughout Milford, MA quarry lacking swimmer search – NBC Boston
Divers discovered a physique at a flooded quarry in Milford, Massachusetts, on Sunday afternoon, a day after a swimmer was reported lacking there.
Milford Fireplace Chief Mark Nelson confirmed {that a} physique was discovered about 12:45 p.m. by regional dive groups. Authorities have not recognized the individual whose physique was discovered or shared what led them to go lacking.
Nelson had stated earlier within the day that the search at Shadowbrook Quarries had transitioned to a restoration effort. And he described the realm as harmful.
State and native police are investigating a reported drowning at a quarry in Milford, Massachusetts, Saturday night.
The Worcester County District Lawyer’s Workplace beforehand confirmed that the Milford Police Division and Massachusetts State Police detectives had been investigating.
This incident got here a couple of days after Milford police urged folks to keep away from the Shadowbrook Quarries after an 18-year-old fell from a rock ledge onto jagged rocks about 12 ft beneath and needed to be flown by medical helicopter to UMass Memorial Medical Heart for remedy Sunday night time.
Police stated the feminine sufferer was discovered acutely aware however bleeding from a number of areas whereas mendacity amongst damaged bottles and leaves. She had no reminiscence of the autumn, and witnesses informed police that she had briefly misplaced consciousness.
“Whereas we’re grateful this incident didn’t have an much more tragic consequence, it serves as an essential reminder that the Quarries usually are not a protected place for recreation. We proceed to strongly discourage anybody from getting into the property or swimming within the quarries,” police wrote on Fb on Tuesday. “The steep rock faces, unstable terrain, and restricted entry for emergency responders create a particularly harmful surroundings the place a single misstep can have life-altering penalties for civilians and responders.”
