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A body was found in the Housatonic River, June 23, 2009, one week after 16-year old Kaelan Paton, of Sharon, was swept away by strong currents. (Courtesy: Facebook)

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Water rescue now recovery effort

Updated: Wednesday, 17 Jun 2009, 2:44 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 17 Jun 2009, 12:19 PM EDT

    Salisbury (WTNH) - Search crews are out on the Housatonic River in Salisbury looking for a teen that was swept away in the strong currents.

    Sixteen year old Kaelan Paton of Sharon was swimming with some friends yesterday afternoon and was swept away. Crews were able to rescue his friends who were found clinging to a rock.

    After searching into the evening yesterday, police are now calling it a recovery effort.

    A memorial page on Facebook has already popped up as family and friends of the teen try to cope with the loss.

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