Multiple crews have been searching for the boy, who fell in the water around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, officials said.

A utilities worker dove into the water to rescue the child, but was unable to reach him.Original Report: Boy, 6, Falls into Housatonic River, DisappearsThe search lasted for more than 24 hours, with rescuers covering more than 500 nautical miles.

First responders faced challenges on Thursday during a recovery mission for a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Housatonic River on Wednesday.