Search for Lost Floaters Successful

On June 12, seven people went missing on a float trip from Topaz Mill to Phiffers. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Twin Bridges Fire Department, Eastern District Fire Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Missouri State Water Patrol conducted a search to find the missing individuals. With the help of Twin Bridges Canoe Rental who allowed Missouri State Water Patrol to use kayaks to search the creek, and the use of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s helicopter, the individuals were located safe and sound in the early morning hours of June 13 on the river bank just before Phiffer Bridge.
In a press statement, Douglas County Sheriff Degase thanked Twin Bridges Fire Department, Twin Bridges Canoe Rental, Eastern Douglas Fire Department, Missouri State Water Patrol, and Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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