Rescue Crews spent Sunday searching Laurel
Creek in the Lenore area of Mingo County
Rescue crews say the man, who has not
been, disappeared into the water behind his home Saturday night.
The man and his ATV fell into Laurel Creek
Crews recovered the ATV in the creek on
Sunday, but search efforts near the wreckage were unsuccessful.
High and swift waters from heavy
flooding in the area contributed to the danger of the water, according to first
responders. They say the search and rescue has been turned into a recovery
effort.
The search will resume first thing
Monday morning.
Crews from five counties came to
Lenore, with more than 60 people helping the recovery efforts. Many of them are
volunteers.
Boats and divers were sent to search in
three different stages, including areas with bridges and debris.
