Physique discovered throughout Milford, MA quarry lacking swimmer search – NBC Boston

Divers discovered a physique at a flooded quarry in Milford, Massachusetts, on Sunday afternoon, a day after a swimmer was reported lacking there.

Milford Fire Chief Mark Nelson confirmed {that a} physique was discovered about 12:45 p.m. by regional dive groups. Authorities have not recognized the particular person whose physique was discovered or shared what led them to go lacking.

Nelson had mentioned earlier within the day that the search at Shadowbrook Quarries had transitioned to a restoration effort. And he described the realm as harmful.

State and native police are investigating a reported drowning at a quarry in Milford, Massachusetts, Saturday night.

The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office beforehand confirmed that the Milford Police Department and Massachusetts State Police detectives had been investigating.

This incident got here just a few days after Milford police urged folks to keep away from the Shadowbrook Quarries after an 18-year-old fell from a rock ledge onto jagged rocks about 12 ft beneath and needed to be flown by medical helicopter to UMass Memorial Medical Center for therapy Sunday night time.

Police mentioned the feminine sufferer was discovered acutely aware however bleeding from a number of areas whereas mendacity amongst damaged bottles and leaves. She had no reminiscence of the autumn, and witnesses advised police that she had briefly misplaced consciousness.

“While we’re thankful this incident did not have an even more tragic outcome, it serves as an important reminder that the Quarries are not a safe place for recreation. We continue to strongly discourage anyone from entering the property or swimming in the quarries,” police wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. “The steep rock faces, unstable terrain, and limited access for emergency responders create an extremely dangerous environment where a single misstep can have life-altering consequences for civilians and responders.”