ELLSWORTH COUNTY —The recovery effort for a man and teen missing at Kanopolis Lake continues, according to a social media report from the Ellsworth Couinty Sheriff late Friday.
High winds have been hampering efforts. KDWP along with three area dive teams have been at it steadily since early Friday. The sheriff office asked holiday boaters, to stay away from the search personnel and vessels.
According to Ellsworth County Sheriff Kenny Bernard, at around 7:15-7:30pm on Thursday, Ellsworth County dispatch reported three people who went missing after being on a boat at the lake.
A 14-year old girl was recovered by an individual in the area and was taken for treatment.
According to Bernard, a 40-year old man and a 14-year old girl are the two who are still reportedly missing.
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By: NICOLAS FIERRO
Salina Post
ELLSWORTH COUNTY - The search for two people missing at Kanopolis Lake in Ellsworth County continued Friday morning.
According to Ellsworth County Sheriff Kenny Bernard, at around 7:15-7:30pm on Thursday, Ellsworth County dispatch reported three people who went missing after being on a boat at the lake.
A 14-year old girl was recovered by an individual in the area and was taken for treatment.
According to Sheriff Bernard, a 40-year old man and a 14-year old girl are the two who are still reportedly missing.
Multiple agencies including the Rice County Sheriff's Office, Ellsworth County Sheriff's Office, Marquette County Sheriff's Office, Marquette Fire Department, Ellsworth Fire Department and Law Enforcement Dive Teams from Salina and the Kansas Game Wardens were assisting with the investigating at the scene.
Sheila Watkins a resident of Salina who was at the scene after the report, commented on the investigation. "It is scary and sad," said Watkins. "I am hoping for the best possible scenario and I am just praying for the families."
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