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OTERO COUNTY, Colo. — A search and rescue operation is underway after a person went underwater north of La Junta, the Otero County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday morning.
The Otero County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post just before 6 a.m. Wednesday that their deputies, along with La Junta Fire personnel, were conducting a search and rescue and swift water rescue on the Arkansas River in the north La Junta area.“This is also a reminder that this time of year the river is running high and much faster than it appears and is clearly dangerous,” said Otero County Sheriff Shawn Mobley.
Deputies do not know how many people may still be missing, but additional air and water resources were being requested to help in search efforts. The Follow Up What do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.
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