05/04/2026
Bravo Zulu to all agencies involved in this rescue!
**Swift Water Rescue**
In the early morning hours, a Carter County deputy responded to a report of a medical emergency near the Current River. Upon arrival, the individual entered the river, prompting the activation of a swift water rescue.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, National Park Service, West Carter Ambulance, and the Carter County Sheriff’s Office quickly mobilized, searching both the water and the riverbanks. Despite high water levels and heavy fog, responders remained determined. National Park Service swift water rescue personnel ultimately located the individual in the river experiencing a medical crisis.
The individual was quickly removed from the water, transferred to waiting medical personnel, and transported for further care. This incident highlights the power of teamwork in critical situations. I am proud of our team for their dedication throughout the night, grateful to the ambulance crew who joined the search, appreciative of the National Park rangers for their remarkable rescue, and thankful for the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s rapid response.
The partnerships on display and the life-saving actions taken last night were truly outstanding. No names will be released at this time.
-Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell
