Rescuers search for two missing men pulled under by Republican River
Dive teams began searching for men Friday afternoon
Dive teams began searching for men Friday afternoon
Authorities have identified the two men who they believe drowned near a dam on the Republican River in Southern Nebraska.
The Webster County Sheriff's Office says 27-year-old Omar Cruz, of Grand Island, and 29-year-old Cody Reutter, of Blue Hill, were believed to be fishing Friday at the Guide Rock Diversion Dam when they were pulled underwater.
According to the Sheriff's Office, one of the bodies was found near the dam Sunday. The other was recovered Monday afternoon about 1 1/2 miles east of the dam.
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Authorities in south-central Nebraska said rescue crews are searching for two men missing in the Republican River at Guide Rock.
Dive teams began searching for the men Friday afternoon.
The Webster County Sheriff's Office said someone reported the two men were fishing at a dam on the river when they were pulled underwater by an undertow.
Fire and rescue squads from Guide Rock, Red Cloud and Hebron/Deshler were also called to help in the search.
The search for the men continued Saturday morning.