Search called off for missing Yakima man last seen swimming near Vernita Bridge.
MATTAWA, Wash. (28JULY2015) – A search for a Yakima man missing after diving into the waters near Vernita Bridge (Mattawa) earlier this afternoon, has been called off according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office. The search has been called off due to the swift current making efforts difficult. The search will continue tomorrow morning.
The man reportedly dove into the water from shore in efforts to help 3 juvenile swimmers caught in the current. After getting the first two juveniles back to shore, he then too became caught in the current. The third juvenile swimmer was able to return to shore safely.
Grant County Search and Rescue, Grant County PUD, MedStar, as well as Columbia Basin Dive Rescue from Tri Cities responded and aided in the search.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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Sharon Palmerton
Public Information Officer
[email protected]
509-760-6314
Address/Location
Grant County Sheriff's Office
35 C St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-754-2011
Address/Location
Grant County Sheriff's Office
35 C St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-754-2011