Body of missing 4-year-old recovered from Silver Lake, Everett Police say

EVERETT, Wash. - Everett Police say the body of a 4-year-old girl reported missing Saturday was found in the water at Thornton Sullivan Park.

Authorities were searching for the girl Saturday evening before 7 p.m., stopping cars and sending search parties around Silver Lake. A search and rescue helicopter made several sweeps over the lake.

According to Everett Police spokesperson Cpt. Karen White, the girl’s body was found in the water around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Fire personnel recovered the body.

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Out of respect for the family, authorities removed the photos and information of the girl.

Police do not suspect foul play, but an investigation is still underway.