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Divers, boaters to search for missing Ark. boy, 4


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Caleb Linn of Springdale is missing and the subject of a massive search effort in Fulton County. (courtesy Arkansas State Police)
Caleb Linn of Springdale (courtesy Arkansas State Police)
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Updated: 3/28/2012 10:13 am Published: 3/25/2012 5:01 pm

HARDY, Ark. (AP) - Divers and searchers in boats are planning to scour a river in northern Arkansas for a missing 4-year-old boy after two shirts he was wearing were found in the water this week.

Fulton County Sheriff Buck Foley says there's a chance that Caleb Linn is still alive, but he says the boy is most likely in the river.

Caleb was last seen at the end of a bridge at a Boy Scout camp near Hardy on Saturday. He and several other children were helping his aunt clear debris that had collected near the bridge during an rash of storms.

Searchers found two of his shirts in a tributary of the Spring River not far from the bridge on Tuesday.



(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Tessy - 3/28/2012 4:57 PM
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I don't understand why his aunt left him Unattended! (a 4 year old baby) in a wooded area around raiseing waters, what was she thinking in the first place? That was just careless on her part, and I'm sure she is feeling very guiltily and bad right now! "But realistically she is responsible for his death!!...And has to live with that feeling for the rest of her life.....:(..."I just feel so bad for this little boy's parents and other family members.....

amberjack - 3/28/2012 11:39 AM
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This is truly SAD!

speakingup - 3/27/2012 9:05 PM
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This just breaks my heart. Not only for the parents who are undoubtedly experiencing unbelievable pain, but also for the little boy. Hopefully still alive, but with this much time gone by and without part of his clothing, it is becoming bleaker. Arkansas and this little fellow could use a miracle. I pray for him and those that are searching. Give them all strength and protection.

jlfaulkner - 3/27/2012 3:50 PM
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I think we should limit the negative comments and focus on prayers and encouragement for now. All parents make mistakes. Praying for both the child and the parents for a safe return, thanking God that my children are home and safe. Let's all pray and hope for this family.

bloomfever2002 - 3/27/2012 10:28 AM
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Praying they find this little boy in the woods scared hungry but safe and sound. Please Lord dont't let him be in the river. I am shocked anyone would just let him catch up to other kids on his own. i have a three year old and there is no way I would ever let her out of my site. Never.

getright - 3/27/2012 6:42 AM
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Pray he is safe! Prayers for the family and searchers!

roberBware - 3/26/2012 7:16 PM
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Praying for boy,I believe he hasangels watching ,

Babyarm - 3/26/2012 11:23 AM
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WHAT ??????? When does anyone leave a 4 year old anywhere much less near water simply because he ask to catch up later !!!!!!! Who was in charge of Him? There should be charges brought up against them for this. I pray that he is inside one of the buildings around the campsite area. I dont even leave my 10 year old to catch up with me when I am away from the house.

wpsark - 3/26/2012 10:50 AM
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OMG, what is anyone doing letting a 3 year old run around in the woods unsupervised, at any point. Especially around water???? This is just sad, I pray they find him safe.

userone - 3/25/2012 7:00 PM
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oh my god, i hope he's not in that river.
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