News brief: Missing Cowlitz River fisherman still not located

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office yesterday suspended the search for the 43-year-old man who was reported missing from the Blue Creek Boat Launch area along the Cowlitz River.

Friends came to meet up and fish with Prathana Nammavong on Saturday and found his vehicle, fishing poles and chair, but not him.

Attempts to locate the Des Moines resident were made during the weekend and Monday on the water and along the banks with no success.

Chief Deputy Dusty Breen said there are some areas of the river they’d like to go back to, but are evaluating how they can do that safely.

The boat launch is south of Ethel, off Spencer Road.
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For background, read “News brief: Des Moines man missing from Cowlitz River fishing area” from Monday January 30, 2017, here

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2 Responses to “News brief: Missing Cowlitz River fisherman still not located”

  1. BobbyinLC says:
    Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    There are some SARS dogs that can detect humans under water. The problem is the Cowlitz is moving so fast you don’t know where to search

  2. Odessa Clanin-Minor says:
    Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 12:13 pm

    Have the family contact Harry Oakes @IK9SARS. He has the best SARS dogs.