More Details Of Discovery Of Missing Plainville Teens: UPDATE

AVON, CT — The bodies of two missing Plainville teens, who were last seen on Thursday swimming in the Farmington River, were found Monday, according to officials with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Anthony Nagore, 17, and Lucas Brewer, 15, were recovered just north of the Route 4 bridge over Route 179, approximately a mile from where the two are believed to have entered the river, authorities said.

They were found not far from each other by emergency personnel who were utilizing land-based searches on Monday.

The cause and manner of death will be determined by the State Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

"The young men had been missing since Thursday night, after family alerted authorities that they had not returned home," officials said in a statement. "Plainville Police issued a Silver Alert on Thursday evening for the missing teens. Their vehicle was found on School Street in Avon, near the Farmington River. Personal belongings, including their cell phones, sneakers and clothing, were also found."

The initial search was halted late Thursday, resumed Friday morning, and was then stopped again at about 3:30 p.m. on Friday due to incoming thunderstorms, officials said. Searchers were back at it on both Saturday and Sunday mornings, but each day, those searches were forced to end before noon due to dangerous water conditions.

"DEEP extends its condolences to the families and friends of Lucas and Anthony, and ask that the privacy of the families be respected at this difficult time," officials said. "DEEP would also like to thank all of the agencies that worked tirelessly over several days on the search effort, and lent resources, including Connecticut State Police, Farmington Police and Fire, Plainville Police, Burlington Police and Fire, Avon Police and Fire, and the town of New Milford, which provided helicopter support."

Authorities warn that high water levels continue, creating a dangerous situation on the water, on the Farmington River and at water bodies across the state.

DEEP is urging caution for anyone using water bodies in Connecticut for recreation, including swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Water levels will remain high this week, and dangerous conditions should be expected.