6-Year-Old Boy Recovered from Housatonic River in Stratford

6-Year-Old Boy Recovered from Housatonic River in Stratford

Stratford, CT – August 8, 2025 — The body of a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Housatonic River on Wednesday afternoon has been recovered. The child fell into the river while walking on the Birdseye Street boat ramp around 1:30 p.m. A United Illuminating employee attempted to rescue him but was unsuccessful. The boy’s mother was present during the incident and was taken to the hospital; the boy’s father resides in Bridgeport. Greenwich Time+9Connecticut Post+9people.com+9

The body was discovered by civilian boaters approximately half a mile south of the fall site around 2 p.m. on Friday. Marine units from Stratford and Bridgeport assisted in recovering the body, which was then sent to the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. Connecticut Post+1

The incident has deeply impacted the local community and first responders, with many expressing sympathy and grief for the family. The tragedy highlights the dangers posed by the river’s strong currents and the need for public caution. Connecticut Postpeople.com