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MNN UK · June 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Body found in search for missing 11-year-old in South Yorkshire river

What happened: A body has been discovered during the search for Mackenzie Swift, an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering the River Don in Mexborough on Saturday evening.

Why it matters:

  • The discovery brings a tragic development to the ongoing search efforts in the community.
  • It affects local residents and emergency services involved in the search and rescue operation.

MNN Take: Authorities had been searching the river after Mackenzie failed to come out of the water. The recovery of a body is a significant step in the investigation, though further details have not been released.

Sources: Guardian UK