Crime & Safety

Akron Fire Department: Boy's Body Found at Mud Brook

Following a three-day search, rescue teams believe they have found the body of Nic Shaffer.

Akron police and fire officials confirm they have found the body Sunday of what is believed to be the missing Akron boy who fell into Mud Brook creek, according to our news partner WEWS Channel 5. 

Police released a statement Sunday:

After three days of extensive searching the Akron fire department water rescue team along with the assistance of the Cuyahoga Falls water rescue team found what we believe to be the remains of Nicholas Shaffer in Mud Brook Sunday morning at 11:21 a.m.

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We would like to thank everyone who helped in the search.

Shaffer went missing Thursday after falling off of a wall and into the creek while sitting with his mother.

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Several good samaritans jumped in to try and locate him but they were unable to find him.

Fire officials tell NewsChannel5 that the last time someone drowned in a similar area, it took four weeks to locate the body.


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