SCSO investigating possible drowning

KINGSTON –– The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a reported drowning that took place on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene on Friday afternoon. 

Law enforcement did confirm on Friday evening that they are searching for a missing fisherman who reportedly got caught in a swift current and was pulled under. 

The call came in just before 1 p.m. alleging that an unknown male was seen in a comprised situation on the river near the Bumblebee area. Deputies and emergency crews were immediately dispatched to the area where they searched throughout Friday afternoon utilizing jet skis, drones, and a dive team from Kootenai County to assist in the effort.