A major search effort is ongoing along the River Boyne in Co Meath for 14-yr-old Benjamin Spot, who has been missing for nearly three weeks.
Benjamin, known locally as ‘Beni’, went missing in Navan 19 days ago on Wednesday, November 19, raising fears that he may have fallen into the river, reports The Mirror.
Meath Civil Defence confirmed on Thursday that its latest search operations concluded without locating him.
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“Our bank search team worked around the Slane area. Our search operation will continue in the coming days with our boat, kayaks, search dog, sonar and drone teams,” the organisation said in a social media post, reports The Mirror.
Volunteers from Meath River Rescue have been combing extensive stretches of the Boyne over the past 19 days in a continued attempt to find the missing teenager.
Benjamin, from Johnstown, was last seen cycling from Market Square in Navan toward the Kentstown Road/Ramparts area on the evening of November 19, reports The Mirror.
His bicycle was discovered the following day, Thursday, November 20, at the Ramparts in Navan.
In a statement, An Garda SÃochána appealed for public help in tracing the 14-year-old, reports The Mirror.
“Benjamin is described as being approximately 5ft 1in in height, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Gardai and Benjamin’s family are concerned for his well-being,” the statement said, reports The Mirror.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Navan Garda Station on 046 9036100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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