KATHRYN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Authorities recovered the body of a little girl who drowned in a creek in Kathryn, N.D. on Thursday, April 30th.
Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene about 6 PM and a search for the missing toddler was conducted by members of the community, Kathryn Fire Department, North Dakota Highway Patrol, Valley City Police Department and Valley City Barnes County Dive Rescue Team.
The body of the missing toddler was located by the search party in a creek down from the family’s home about an hour after the toddler’s disappearance. At this time the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Barnes County Dispatch Center and all assisting agencies who aided in the search for the missing toddler.
The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office will respect the family’s request to not release the name of the toddler or family members.