Boy, 4, survives being tossed 25 feet from bridge into river

MONTESANO – Authorities are investigating after a young boy was apparently thrown from a railroad bridge about 25 feet into the Wynoochee River near Montesano.

The Seattle Times reports (http://goo.gl/PpcAZk ) authorities are looking at reckless endangerment charges for the mother and the 35-year-old man who tossed the 4-year-old last week.

Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office Chief Criminal Deputy Steve Shumate says a video posted to Facebook of the incident shows the boy being tossed “like a rag doll.”

Authorities say the boy was not hurt.

Child Protective Services is reportedly involved in the case.

This story was originally published August 30, 2016 at 8:42 AM with the headline "Boy, 4, survives being tossed 25 feet from bridge into river."