A Massachusetts man reported missing early Friday morning was found dead Saturday after a nearly 30-hour search involving multiple agencies.
William O’Neill of Braintree was reported missing at approximately 5:30 a.m. and was believed to be in danger. Braintree Police launched a search that included assistance from the Braintree Fire Department, the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Norfolk County Technical Rescue Team.
Members of the search team located O’Neill’s body at approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Braintree Mayor Erin Joyce expressed condolences to the family, saying that while the search did not end as hoped, officials were grateful for the support of local, state, and county first responders. She said the O’Neill family remains in the city’s thoughts.
Authorities thanked partner agencies for their assistance and community members who shared information. They asked the public to respect the family’s privacy during this time.
