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Family of Lucas Dobson who fell into River Stour issue videos as search continues

11:28, 19 August 2019

updated: 11:48, 19 August 2019

The family of Lucas Dobson, who went missing in the River Stour near Sandwich on Saturday, have released videos of him as the desperate search continues.

The two clips show a happy, energetic six-year-old, dancing and having fun.

It comes as the family, with the help of the local community, embark on their third day of searching for Lucas.

Lucas Dobson dancing

A public briefing at Sandwich Fire Station took place at 10am this morning, to give the people helping as much useful information as possible.

Specialist and experienced search and rescue teams have also resumed the search.

The professional teams have been inundated with support from hundreds of people helping to look for Lucas to donations of food, water and torches.

The search for Lucas continues

Here are two zones that local people are helping with:

Zone 1 - From Castle Cottages heading upstream

Zone 2 - From the Toll Bridge towards the coast

The area being covered in the search (15426956)
The area being covered in the search (15426956)

Anyone who can help look for Lucas or with donations can go to Sandwich Fire Station or St Mary's Church for more information.

To report anything related to the search please call 101 quoting 17-766 or 999 in an emergency.

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