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We have an update on the case of a missing fisherman in Eau Claire.

UPDATE 06/25/24 at 5:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, 06/25/24, at approximately 2:27 p.m., Sheriff's Office and emergency personnel were dispatched to the Eau Claire River between Harstad County Park and the County Road D bridge in Lincoln Township, for a body located in the river by a kayaker. Rescue personnel used boats and all-terrain vehicles and were able to reach the individual, who was confirmed dead.

A positive identification was made and it is confirmed to be Robert A. Hanson. Hanson was seen underwater while fishing on Saturday, 6/22/24, in the area of ​​Highway 27 and Black Bear Road, north of Augusta.

Augusta/Bridge Creek Fire and Rescue, Fall Creek Area Fire District, Township Fire Department, Wisconsin DNR, Augusta Police Department, Department Altoona Police Department, Mayo Ambulance and Eau Claire/Dunn County EMS assisted in the search and subsequent recovery. Examiner's Office.

The Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to Hanson's family and friends.

ORIGINAL STORY:

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On Saturday, 06/22/24, at approximately 2:27 p.m., the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office, along with Augusta Fire & Rescue, were dispatched to the Eau Claire River in the area of ​​Highway 27 in the town of Bridge Creek for a subject who went missing in the river. It was reported that a man was seen attempting to cross the river on foot and fell underwater. The witness, who was fishing with the subject, did not see him again after that. Due to recent heavy rainfall, the river was high and moving quickly.

A large contingent of fire and rescue personnel from several area fire departments and law enforcement responded to the scene and began a river search by water and air, which continued Sunday. At this time, the subject has not been located. Efforts to locate the victim are hampered by the fast-moving river waters, but continue.

The subject is identified as Robert A. Hanson, 35, of Eau Claire.