On 07/27/24 just after 9:00 am Depts 1,11,7 were dispatched to Ives run lane for a reported Water Rescue Missing kayaker. Chief 11-30(D.Swetland) of Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. responded and was given the report of a kayaker that was missing possibly an individual Trapped underwater, after the initial report Chief 11-30(D. Swetland) requested that Drone 50 with drones and boat and Department 8 for a boat to assist with the Water Rescue/Search.

Multiple Agencies were also Dispatched from Lycoming County and Steuben County for there Dive Teams to Assist with the Search. Crews worked diligently for 7 hours to locate the individual and eventually was located. We will not be releasing any details on this incident but we Extend our condolences and Prayers to the Family.

We would also like to thank one special individual for buying and Donating 72 Dinners and bringing them to the scene your gratitude is Tremendously appreciated!

We would like to Thank all the Agencies involved in the Search and Rescue Efforts:

Wellsboro Fire Department

Tioga Fire Department

Lawrenceville Fire Department

Steuben County Dive Team

Clinton Township Dive Team

Scuba 1

Drone 50

Laurel Mountain K-9

Mansfield Hose Company

Elkland Fire Department( Engine Standby)

Thank you to all involved on this incident Teamwork was absolutely incredible again Thank you to all the agencies and responder