The search for Timmy Bowden continues
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BURBANK, Wash. - Search and rescue teams are still searching for Timmy Bowden. Nearly 5 days after the 14 year old fell into the water.
They believe he drown shortly after midnight on Sunday, after his family's boat overturned while fishing.
Relative Corey Edden said, "It's a really tough time for the family. Timmy was a great kid."
At one point searchers thought they found something. Ralston and Associates, out of Idaho brought in powerful sonar equipment and spotted a large object near the base of the bridge.
It turns out, it was only a log.
Timmy's family says they know it's a difficult search. They appreciate how no one is giving up.
Corey continues, "The way everyone's pulling together, Columbia Basin Dive Rescue, the people from the scanners, the Ralston's being up here it's just really helping."
Walla Walla Sheriff John Turner says the search will continue through the weekend.
In fact, crews have committed to keeping up their search until all possibilities of a recovery are exhausted. More volunteers are expected to join the search party this weekend.
Corey said the family is grateful. "You know, you can't move on until you get some closure and that's what we were hoping for today actually, that they can bring this to a final resolution and we can start building from there."
Witnesses say that Timmy was did not know how to swim and was not wearing a life vest at the time of the accident.
Walla Walla Sheriff John Turner said, "Enjoying the water's a blast. We encourage people, I mean, me and my family, we do to, I got it. But you're right you need to be safe while doing it."
A lesson Timmy's family hopes everyone will learn. For now, they put all their hope in the rescue efforts to bring him home.
"Yes, it is comforting, better than just sitting here and staring at the open water," said Corey.
They will continue to sit on the banks of the Columbia River waiting for peace.
Divers say they are running out of places to search. Rescue boats are using a grid diagram of the river and surrounding areas to make sure their search is complete.
They believe he drown shortly after midnight on Sunday, after his family's boat overturned while fishing.
Relative Corey Edden said, "It's a really tough time for the family. Timmy was a great kid."
At one point searchers thought they found something. Ralston and Associates, out of Idaho brought in powerful sonar equipment and spotted a large object near the base of the bridge.
It turns out, it was only a log.
Timmy's family says they know it's a difficult search. They appreciate how no one is giving up.
Corey continues, "The way everyone's pulling together, Columbia Basin Dive Rescue, the people from the scanners, the Ralston's being up here it's just really helping."
Walla Walla Sheriff John Turner says the search will continue through the weekend.
In fact, crews have committed to keeping up their search until all possibilities of a recovery are exhausted. More volunteers are expected to join the search party this weekend.
Corey said the family is grateful. "You know, you can't move on until you get some closure and that's what we were hoping for today actually, that they can bring this to a final resolution and we can start building from there."
Witnesses say that Timmy was did not know how to swim and was not wearing a life vest at the time of the accident.
Walla Walla Sheriff John Turner said, "Enjoying the water's a blast. We encourage people, I mean, me and my family, we do to, I got it. But you're right you need to be safe while doing it."
A lesson Timmy's family hopes everyone will learn. For now, they put all their hope in the rescue efforts to bring him home.
"Yes, it is comforting, better than just sitting here and staring at the open water," said Corey.
They will continue to sit on the banks of the Columbia River waiting for peace.
Divers say they are running out of places to search. Rescue boats are using a grid diagram of the river and surrounding areas to make sure their search is complete.
