A search is underway after a young child went into the Housatonic River in Stratford, according to officials.

Coast Guard officials said they are searching the Housatonic in the Long Island Sound area and a Coast Guard helicopter and boats from the Stratford and Bridgeport marine units are taking part in the search.

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They also have a radio broadcast going out to alert the maritime community and ask anyone in the area to alert the Coast Guard if they see anyone in the water.

The Stratford Professional Firefighters IAFF 998 posted on Facebook that crews responded to Birdseye Street for a water rescue and the Birdseye boat ramp is closed. They are asking people to avoid the area, both on the land and the water.

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