Two tubers reported missing on Chattahoochee River located

Two tubers that were reported missing on the Chattahoochee River in White County were found safe Saturday night. 

 

White County Public Safety said the group the two people had been tubing with reported them missing on the river between Highway 115 East and Duncan Bridge Road just after 7 p.m. The group had waited 45 minutes for the two people before notifying 911, according to a release from the department. 

 

Minutes later, personal belongings of the missing individuals were located along the river.  Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and Habersham Emergency Services were notified and assisted in searching along the Habersham side of the river. 

 

 Additionally, The Georgia Department of Natural Resources was notified and Georgia State Patrol Aviation responded to assist with aerial search operations. Baldwin Police Department  also joined in the search, and White County Fire Services issued a department alert requesting swiftwater rescue personnel. White County Emergency Management responded to the scene to manage resources and assist in incident coordination.

 

At 9:14 p.m. family members of one of the missing individuals were informed that both missing people were at a residence in Cleveland. Cleveland police confirmed the individual's wellbeing. 

 

“Though the missing individuals were not customers of Wildwood Outfitters, the company’s guides played an essential role in search efforts and assisting first responders,” White County Public Safety said. “Wildwood Outfitters also made their facility available to serve as the Incident Command Post. White County Public Safety extends its gratitude for their support.” 

 

 Hall County Fire Rescue and Gainesville Fire Department were also on standby during the search.