Hale County, AL – Search efforts in Hale County intensified this week as local, state, and volunteer agencies joined forces in an ongoing recovery operation, according to the Hale County Sheriff’s Office.
The coordinated effort included cadaver dogs, the Daphne Search & Rescue Sonar and Dive Recovery Team, and an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) helicopter, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Additional assistance came from private citizens, the Hale County Emergency Management Agency, and the sheriff’s department.
Officials have not released further details about the subject of the search but confirmed operations have continued for several days as weather conditions allowed. The sheriff’s office shared video footage showing the ALEA helicopter circling the area under heavy cloud cover.
Community members have been thanked for their continued support and cooperation as agencies work to bring closure to those affected.
Updates will be released as new information becomes available from ALEA and Hale County officials.
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