Nebraska
Central Nebraska authorities investigate possible drowning at Mormon Island State Recreation Area
HALL COUNTY, Neb. (KSNB) – The Hall County Sheriff’s Office confirmed one person possibly drowned at the Mormon Island State Recreation Area on Thursday.
The Doniphan Fire and Quick Response Team responded to the area near Interstate 80 and Highway 34 for a water rescue around 5:15 p.m.
Sgt. Jeremy Jones said a group of individuals unloading a boat into the water lost sight of one of the males assisting and were unable to locate him for some time. Authorities arrived on scene and found the deceased male in the water.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Island Rural Fire, Dive Rescue Team, Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Game and Parks are also on scene assisting in the investigation.
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