Search Launches For Two Missing Teen Duck Hunters In Butte County

Posted On: 2025-01-06
Posted By: SAR News

Search Launches For Two Missing Teen Duck Hunters in Butte County

SAR Teams in Butte County are looking for two teen duck hunters who have been missing since the weekend. One hunter's kayak capsized on Thermalito Afterbay, and the other hunter tried to save him. Still, neither of them resurfaced.

Several agencies are helping the sheriff's office search and rescue team, including Cal Fire, the California Rescue Dog Association, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office and the Yuba County Sheriff's Office. Read more here

We hope the SAR teams involved in the search will find both men as soon as possible. Stay tuned for updates! Please be safe out there, everyone!

UPDATE- SAR teams recovered the body of one of the brothers on Tuesday at the THermalito Afterbay while a search for the younger brother is still ongoing. We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Andruw Cornett. More updates will be available as soon as possible. Read more here

2ND UPDATE- The body of Wesley Cornett was found on Sunday morning. Once again, we send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Andruw and Wesley Cornett. Please be safe out there everyone! Read more here