Efforts to find a man missing in the Russian River near Villa Grande have stretched into a third day, as search teams resumed operations at sunrise today. The Sonoma Sheriff's Office received a 911 call around 6:17 PM on Wednesday, immediately dispatching deputies and fire district personnel to the scene. Still, the swimmer remains unlocated. According to an update from the Sonoma Sheriff's Office, the initial search was suspended at dusk the same day and resumed the following morning.
Yesterday, with assistance from the Napa County Sheriff's Office and their remote-operated underwater vehicle, the search teams worked throughout the day. However, they stopped again after nightfall due to safety concerns, the same concerns that have caused repeated pauses in the search, creating a rhythm of hope and halted breaths. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Marine Unit, Dive Team, volunteers, and Monte Rio Fire personnel, have all contributed to the search. The involved agencies have dedicated extensive resources in hopes of finding a resolution.
Today, additional help from the Napa County Sheriff’s Office is expected to bolster the search, the Sheriff's Office indicated in their statement. The community has been following the incident closely, with many expressing concern and offering support through social media channels.
The Sonoma Sheriff's Office has been the primary source of information, providing updates through their official channels. They've thanked local agencies and the community for their support during the search, and as this ongoing situation unfolds, they promise to provide further details when available. The public can reach the media line at (707) 565-3941 for inquiries.
