Overview

• The search for 6-year-old Li’najah Brooker, who fell into Chester Creek in Pennsylvania, has transitioned from a rescue to a recovery effort.
• Li’najah was playing with other children near the creek when she reportedly slipped amid heavy rain on Saturday evening.
• Multiple agencies, including the Chester City Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard, have been involved in the search efforts using boats, drones, and an underwater mini submarine.
• Officials have expressed concerns about how the children accessed the creek and are planning measures to prevent similar accidents.
• The community of Chester is mourning, with local officials emphasizing the need for safe play spaces for children.