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Updated: 12:35 PM May 4, 2009
Charleston Man Missing, Drowning Suspected
One man is believed to be dead when his canoe overturned in the New River Saturday morning.
Posted: 12:03 AM May 3, 2009Reporter: Chris Atkins Email Address: Chris.Atkins@wsaz.com |
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UPDATE: Monday
From The Associated Press
BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) - National Park Service officials fear a Charleston man who was swept down the New River has drowned.
New River Gorge National River chief ranger Gary Hartley identified the missing man as 31-year-old Jody Jones.
Jones and a friend were in a canoe on the New River Saturday morning when the vessel tipped over, sending both men into the water. The friend was able to get back to the canoe, but Jones was swept downstream by the current.
Rescue crews searched the river Saturday and Sunday, and were scheduled to start again Monday morning.
ORIGINAL STORY
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- One man is believed to be dead when his canoe overturned in the New River Saturday morning.
A West Virginia Division of Natural Resources spokesperson says the two men were in a canoe when one man stood up and it overturned.
Both men fell out of the canoe. One was able to make it to the shore, the other has not been found yet. Investigators believe he drowned.
Rescue crews spent the day looking for his body, but were unable to find anything. They will continue their search Sunday morning.
The missing man is from Charleston.
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Latest Comments
does anyone know where this guy was from? There are a few Jody Jones'
Rest in peace Jody. I will always love you and my prayers and support are with your family. I am so glad they finally found you!
Yall little comments are not cool at all. If you don't know the situation then shut up.
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