Body of Missing Five-Year-Old in Providence Found in Roger Williams Park

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Body of Missing Five-Year-Old in Providence Found in Roger Williams Park

The child's body was found in Roger Wiliams Park. PHOTO: File
The body of a five-year-old girl was found early Thursday morning in Roger Williams Park in Providence. 

Providence police had been called in to search for a report of a missing child shortly after midnight in the Washington Park area.

State Police were also called in for the search. 

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Shortly before 5 AM, the deceased body was located in the water at the park. 

Police say they believe it was an accidental drowning at this time but they are not ruling out anything suspicious. 

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