9-Year-Old Girl Drowns While Swimming in Missouri River

GLENHAM, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a 9-year-old girl has drowned while swimming in the Missouri River in northern South Dakota.

Walworth County Sheriff Josh Boll says the girl was with family members Sunday morning near New Evarts Resort south of Glenham. He says she was at a beach swimming when her family saw her struggling.

According to Boll, the girl's family tried to rescue her, but she went into deeper water and disappeared. KCCR radio reports the girl's body was found around 4:45 p.m.

Boll says the girl's name and hometown would be released Monday.

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