Search Efforts Transition to Recovery for Missing Teen in River

WHO:

WTNH - A 13-year-old boy is missing after jumping into the West River.

New Haven Independent - The city's fire chief commented on the situation.

WHAT:

NH Register - The search will move down river, closer to the Long Island Sound on Friday.

WTNH - Recovery efforts are ongoing for the missing boy.

WTNH - The U.S. Coast Guard, Milford dive teams, and police and fire departments from West Haven and New Haven are involved in the recovery efforts.

New Haven Independent - The mission has switched from search to recovery.

WHERE:

WTNH - The incident occurred near the New Haven-West Haven city line in the West River.

WTNH - The search has extended into Long Island Sound.

WHEN:

New Haven Independent - The boy jumped into the water at around 4:26 a.m. on Thursday.

WHY:

New Haven Independent - The reason for the boy jumping into the water is unknown.

HOW:

WTNH - Various agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and local dive teams, are conducting recovery operations.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 13:32 UTC)

The search for the missing individuals will shift downstream, moving closer to the Long Island Sound on Friday. This development comes as authorities continue their efforts to locate those who have been unaccounted for. As the search area expands, teams are preparing for the next phase of their operations.

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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 10:55 UTC)

A 13-year-old boy is missing after jumping into the West River near the New Haven-West Haven city line, and recovery efforts are currently underway. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with local dive teams and police and fire departments, have shifted their mission from search to recovery, extending operations into Long Island Sound. The circumstances surrounding the boy's jump into the water remain unclear, as recovery teams continue their efforts.