Emergency crews were on the scene Sunday on the Kankakee River near Aroma Park, where a 14-year-old boy was an apparent drowning victim.

Several agencies were involved after an emergency dispatch was received about 2 pm.

Illinois State Police reported receiving the call near Aroma Park, learning a 14-year-old male was in the river with four other juveniles when he went under. Police reported the victim did not surface and a multi-agency water / dive team rescue started its search. The search and investigation continued until the body was recovered at 7 pm.

The incident is under investigation.

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Agencies Involved: ISP District 21, ISP Zone 3, IDNR, Kankakee County Coroner, Kankakee County Sheriff's Department, Kankakee PD, Aroma Park PD, St. Anne PD, Aroma Park FD, Kankakee FD, Manteno FD, Momence FD, Bradley FD, Limestone FD, Kentland IN FD.