LOWELL, MASS. (WHDH) - Emergency crews have suspended their search for a 4-year-old boy who went missing near the Merrimack River in Lowell on Saturday and plan to resume in the morning on Monday, sources tell 7NEWS.
Little Azriel Lopez was last seen playing in the area before he wandered off and went into the river. His father told 7NEWS the family is desperate to find him.
Witnesses told police he was carried away by the fast-moving current.
Police officers and firefighters could be seen working in the area late Saturday and again throughout the day on Sunday. A dive team spent much of the day searching the area where the boy was last seen.
Family members say firefighters will focus tomorrow’s search in the Lawrence area.
A community meeting is also planned for Monday in the hopes of gathering more volunteers to assist with the search.
This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.
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