Missing swimmer search continues in Clearwater River

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  A search is continuing for Joseph Wren“A search is continuing for a Peck man who is missing and presumed drowned after he disappeared in the Clearwater River near a beach at the Lenore rest stop along U.S. Highway 12. The Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as Joseph Wren.”
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  Joseph Wren disappeared while swimming in the Clearwater River“A search is continuing for a Peck man who is missing and presumed drowned after he disappeared in the Clearwater River near a beach at the Lenore rest stop along U.S. Highway 12. The Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as Joseph Wren.”
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  Joseph Wren disappeared near Lenore rest stop on U. S. Highway 12“A search is continuing for a Peck man who is missing and presumed drowned after he disappeared in the Clearwater River near a beach at the Lenore rest stop along U.S. Highway 12.”
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  Joseph Wren is identified as a Peck residentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Joseph Wren went under the water without a lifejacket“First responders were summoned at about 3 p.m. Saturday when people on the beach saw a man by himself, swimming without a lifejacket, not in an inner tube or raft go underneath the water, said Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Lt. Patrick Dupea at the scene.”
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  Joseph Wren was not seen after calling for help around 3 p.m. SaturdayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Witnesses said Wren was unable to hold onto logs provided to help him stay afloat“Witnesses told law enforcement the man was unable to hold onto the logs and went under the water.”
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  Wren drifted into swift currentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  First responders were called after beachgoers saw him swimming alone“First responders were summoned at about 3 p.m. Saturday when people on the beach saw a man by himself, swimming without a lifejacket, not in an inner tube or raft go underneath the water, said Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Lt. Patrick Dupea at the scene.”
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  First responders were called after hearing him call for help“"Later (they) heard him calling for help and noticed he was out in the current and attempted to get some logs to him to help him stay afloat because the water is really swift out there," Dupea said.”
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  The sheriff's office stated Wren remains missing“At this time, however, he remains missing and search and recovery are ongoing.”
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  Search and recovery efforts are ongoing“At this time, however, he remains missing and search and recovery are ongoing.”