DONORA, Pa. — The body of a 12-year-old boy was recovered from the Monongahela River in Donora.
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A Washington County 911 official said the search began just before 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Officials said a group of friends called 911 at that time. They were swimming in the river and noticed that the boy had disappeared.
Just before 6 p.m., members of the Murrysville Medic One Dive Team said the 12-year-old boy was recovered after several hours of searching.
Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified him as Rontae Lester of Donora.
Lester was found on a riverbed just before 3:30 p.m., officials said.
The Donora Borough Police Department is investigating.
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