June 20, 2017
Scott County authorities confirm this morning that the body of 12-year-old Mary Harrell was found in the Pearl River after the girl went missing in the waters of Low Head Dam Saturday night.
June 19, 2017
The 12-year-old girl who was pulled under by swollen Pearl River currents at Low Head Dam in Leake County has been identified as Marry Harrell of Morton, Mississippi.
According to sheriff’s deputies, Mary helped save 2 of her family members from strong currents before being swept away Saturday night.
Search and rescue teams fear the worst, and are still scouring the area for her.
June 18, 2017
A coordinated search continued Sunday as teams from the Leake County Sheriffs, Scott County Sheriffs, Rankin County Sheriffs and the MDWFP scoured the Pearl River for a 12-year-old Morton girl who went missing from the Low Head Dam Saturday.
According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, the 12-year-old was pulled underwater Saturday night. At least two other children were swept by the current and were saved by family members.
The child’s parents were not present, but other family members were.
Scott County Sheriff Mike Lee added that heavy currents in the Pearl River are forcing authorities to broaden the search area for the girl.
