BREAKING: Authorities Searching for Missing Father and Son at Flaming Gorge

BREAKING: Authorities Searching for Missing Father and Son at Flaming Gorge

SWEETWATER COUNTY — The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed they have been searching for a middle-aged man and his 7-year-old son after the duo were reported as overdue from a side by side ride at the Flaming Gorge.

The Sheriff’s Office received a call Saturday morning between 6 and 7 am about the missing father and son. During their search, deputies found the side by side in the lake at the bottom of a nearly 200 foot cliff.

The Sheriff’s Office sent out a dive team and they are still searching as of Saturday night. The Sheriff’s Office has not disclosed the location of the search yet.

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SweetwaterNOW has been in contact with the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and more information will become available Sunday or Monday.