Body found on Randall’s Island confirmed to be missing 5-year-old boy

Sep 23, 2020

Police confirmed that the body found on Randall’s Island was in fact that of 5-year-old Brendan Mitchell — who went missing after falling into the Harlem River Saturday.

Someone reported finding the body near the NY Waterway ferry dock around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to cops.

The NYPD Harbor Unit responded and recovered Brendan’s body, according to cops. EMS responded and he was pronounced dead on scene.

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Police investigating the body found in the river.G.N.Miller/NYPost

Officials at the scene where the body was recovered.Gabriella Bass

People mourn at Randall’s Island as rescuers search for the missing child. — People mourn at Randall's Island as rescuers search for the missing child.James Keivom

People crying at the area where the child fell into the water.Robert Miller

Brendan was last seen by his brother falling from a tree into the water.

The city medical examiner’s office will determine the boy’s cause of death.

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