Search and recovery effort at Rend Lake

by Steve Dunford

BENTON, IL –  A search and recovery effort is on it’s way for a missing person and possible drowning in Rend Lake last evening.

The incident occurred in the North Marcum beach area.  When additional information comes available from authorities, I will pass it along.

UPDATE:  1:00 p.m. 7/29/17  Franklin Emergency Management Agency just announced the North Marcum Recreation area of the lake is closed.  Please use alternate facilities until further notice.

UPDATE:  This is from WSIL-TV around 3:30 p.m.

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35999978/crews-searching-for-body-in-rend-lake

 

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