Body of missing teen who tried to save girlfriend found in river

The physique of a lacking 15-year-old boy who was swept away after he jumped into the Mississippi River to save lots of his girlfriend final month was recovered on Monday, the teenager’s household confirmed.

Kevin Poole and two different ladies had been lacking since they have been pulled underwater within the river close to Crescent Park in New Orleans on April 23, based on WWL-TV.

Poole’s physique was recovered round 11:15 a.m., and was later recognized by the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Workplace, the teenager’s mom mentioned.

Poole was together with his 14-year-old girlfriend Brandy Wilson, her 8-year-old sister Ally Wilson and their 5-year-old brother when Brandy slipped on a piling and fell into the river close to Crescent Metropolis Connection Bridge, members of the family have mentioned.

Poole and Ally dove into the ripping present to save lots of Brandy, however each have been pulled underwater. The 2 sisters haven't been seen since. The 5-year-old ran to get assist, the outlet mentioned.

In keeping with the ladies’ father, the night they have been swept away was the primary time that that they had been allowed to depart the home alone, he informed WWL-TV.

poole and his girlfriend
Poole jumped into the river his girlfriend Brandy Wilson fell into the water and slipped beneath the floor.
Angela Chaulk/Fb;Courtesy of Household

After looking 93 miles of the river, The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its seek for the kids. 

Native companies just like the New Orleans Police Division and personal dive companies have continued to seek for the kids.

Relations of the kids held a vigil on the levee Monday, Nola.com reported.

Flowers are left by the river bank.
Wilson and her sister Ally have nonetheless not been discovered.
WWLTV

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