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River search in Lycoming County for missing girl suspended

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The search for a missing girl who was swept away in the Susquehanna River has been suspended until further notice.

The South Williamsport Fire Department says the river conditions and depth are too dangerous at this time.

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On Sunday, 10-year-old Claué Schreffler-Algofera was playing in the river when she was swept away by the current in the Williamsport area.

Her mother tried to save her, but she too was carried away over a damn before being rescued.

Still no sign of missing 10-year-old girl in Lycoming County

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather is the reason crews have called off their search on Tuesday for a 10-year-old girl in Lycoming County who was swept away while playing in the Susquehanna River on Sunday.

Since then, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and other departments have been assisting in the ongoing search to bring her home.

The search was called off around 3:00 p.m. due to the weather.

There is still no sign of the 10-year-old girl.

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Crews continue search for 10-year-old in Susquehanna River

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 10-year-old girl is missing after officials say she was swept away in the Susquehanna River in Lycoming County. Officials from across the area have been tirelessly searching the waters in the area near South Williamsport since Sunday.

The search has ended for the day on Monday. There is still no sign of the missing 10-year-old girl.

Crews could be seen in South Williamsport near the Hepburn Dam, where a 10-year-old was reported missing.

Crews suspend search of 10-year-old girl in Susquehanna River

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A desperate search was underway on Sunday for a missing girl who was swept away in the Susquehanna River. Crews were on the water all afternoon in the Williamsport area trying to find the 10-year-old.

28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape was on scene during the search.

The 10-year-old girl was in the Susquehanna River late Sunday morning while her mother and another were on the riverbank nearby. That's when their worst fears became reality when the girl disappeared, and the other two tried to save her.

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