ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The search for 5-year-old Zy’Jae St. Pierre, who fell into the Genesee River nearly a week ago, has continued with unwavering community support. Zy’Jae ran ahead of his mom and sibling, climbing over the railing on the Andrews Street Bridge.
Since the incident, boats have been in the water daily, focusing on the falls about half a mile from the bridge, officials said. State and county boats have extended the search to the beach, with helicopters and drones assisting. RG&E has also helped by manipulating the currents to aid the search.
Zy’Jae’s daycare, Sunshine Village Child Care Center, is planning a balloon release in his honor. The daycare’s director, April Wilcox, described Zy’Jae as a “smart, sweet, and loveable boy” who had just graduated from the UPK program…