Authorities continue search for missing boater on Alabama River

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Authorities continue search for missing boater on Alabama River
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The search continues for a boater who went missing on the Alabama River early Saturday morning, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

) - The search continues for a boater who went missing on the Alabama River early Saturday morning, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency . State Troopers say James R. Dawkins , 54, of Wetumpka , launched onto the River around 5:30 a.

m. near Shelton Landing in Autauga County with what is believed to be a 12ft Jon-boat equipped only with a trolling motor.The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources , the Autauga County Rescue Squad, the Millbrook Police Department, and the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency are all assisting with the search and rescue effort.Anyone with information pertaining to Dawkins’ whereabouts is asked to contact any of these agencies or the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency directly.Aloka the Peace Dog recovering from surgery after being injured during a peace walk with Buddhist monks Verizon says outage that disrupted calling and data services for hours has been resolved, offers credit for customersGirl Scouts of Southern Alabama kick off 2026 cookie season with drive-thru

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