Officials say no evidence of stranded canoer in Mad River after crews conduct search

CLARK COUNTY — Crews began to search the river after an empty canoe found in the water near Enon Road.

After searching nearly 3 miles of Mad River, Bethel Twp. Fire Chief Jacob King said there is no evidence that there is a stranded canoer after an empty canoe was discovered in the water.

King said based on the canoe’s condition, it had possibly been sitting on the riverbank for some time. The recent rain could have washed it into the river.

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Crews from Bethel Twp., Mad River Twp. and Springfield Twp. searched the river from Springfield, down to the initial location at Enon Road. A drone was also used in the search.

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Regional Dispatch confirmed crews were dispatched to the river just before 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

If anyone can claim the canoe, they can call the Clark County Sheriff’s Office at (937) 521-2050.

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