Richland Center, WI:  The recovery operation to locate 5-year-old Angela Girton who fell into the Wisconsin River Monday night has been suspended until morning due to the impending weather.  Her body has not been found at this time.  Local officials and Bruce’s Legacy crew members are currently analyzing sonar images that were collected earlier today.  Officials are requesting that no boats enter the area near the designated search site in an effort to preserve the location.

Bruce’s Legacy, the Lone Rock Fire Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland County Emergency Management, and DNR Wardens will resume recovery operations tomorrow.  The search team appreciates the outpouring of support.  Additional support can be offered directly to the family or Bruce’s Legacy.  Additional information will be released as soon as it is made available.

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Richland Center, WI: The recovery operation continues to locate 5-year-old Angela Girton who fell into the Wisconsin River Monday night. Her body has not been found at this time. The search team appreciates the outpouring of support. Direct support to the family or Bruce’s Legacy can be done via the following websites:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steel-Horse-Saloon/247734532009933?rf=260412384076225

http://www.gofundme.com/raj66c

http://www.bruceslegacy.com/donate/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-Angela-girton-bring-her-home-safely/948887181822467?fref=ts

Additional information will be released as soon as it is made available.

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Richland Center, WI: The recovery operation continues to locate 5-year-old Angela Girton who fell into the Wisconsin River Monday night. Her body has not been found at this time. The efforts made yesterday by the Madison Police Department cadaver dog team may have determined a possible location of her body. Today, a traveling dive crew known as ‘Bruce’s Legacy’ from Black River Falls, Wisconsin will use sonar equipment to assist in the recovery effort. The Lone Rock Fire Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland County Emergency Management, Cazenovia Fire Department, and DNR Wardens continue to search by boat. Additional information will be released as soon as it is made available.

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Richland Center, WI: The recovery operation continues to locate 5-year-old Angela Girton who fell into the Wisconsin River Monday night. Her body has not been found at this time. The Madison Police Department has offered the assistance of a trained cadaver dog to aid the Lone Rock Fire Department and Richland County Emergency Management in their continued search. Additional information will be released as soon as it is made available.

WI River Search for Child Release #5 4-8-15

Richland Center, WI: The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the young girl who fell into the Wisconsin River Monday night. The recovery operation continues to locate 5-year-old Angela Girton, parents Jennifer Christianson and Corey Girton, of Lone Rock.
Lone Rock Fire and EMS is being assisted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland County Emergency Management, and DNR Wardens who continue to search by boat. Additional information will be released as soon as it is made available.

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Richland Center, WI: All efforts to locate a 4 year old female who fell into the Wisconsin River continue this afternoon and there are no new updates to offer. Additional information will be released as soon as it is made available.

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For immediate release: April 7, 2015

Richland Center, WI: The search for a 4 year old female who fell into the Wisconsin River continues this morning. Lone Rock Fire and EMS is currently being assisted by Spring Green Fire, Blue River Fire, Cazenovia Fire, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County Emergency Management. DNR Wardens are searching by both boat and plane, and the Baraboo Police Department is searching with a drone. Additionally, the Sauk County Dive Team and Iowa County Tech Rescue Team are in route to assist in the search.
Officials understand the emotional impact this has on our community and appreciates all the help that concerned citizens have offered. However, at this time we are asking for people not to self deploy, as there are plenty of resources out on the water. The next press release will be offered at 3:00pm.

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For immediate release: April 7, 2015

Richland Center, WI: At approximately 6:15pm last night a 4 year old female fell into the north side of the Wisconsin River near the east side of the boat landing in Gotham. Lone Rock Fire and EMS were dispatched at approximately 6:30pm and were assisted by Spring Green Fire, Blue River Fire, Cazenovia Fire, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County Emergency Management. The search for the child was discontinued at 9:00pm due to darkness and weather conditions affecting visibility.
The search resumed this morning at 6:30am. Lone Rock Fire and EMS is currently being assisted by Spring Green Fire, Blue River Fire, Cazenovia Fire, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County Emergency Management. DNR Wardens are searching by both boat and plane, and the Baraboo Police Department is searching with a drone.
Officials understand the emotional impact this has on our community and appreciates all the help that concerned citizens have offered. However, at this time we are asking for people not to self deploy, as there are plenty of resources out on the water. The next press release will be offered at 11:00am

WI River Search for Child Release #1 4-7-15