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Conservation officers searching for man missing in flood waters

The Department of Natural Resources said responders were dispatched around 6 p.m. Saturday.
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The Department of Natural Resources said responders were dispatched around 6 p.m. Saturday.

Indiana Conservation Officers are searching for a man missing in flood waters just south of Shoals.  

Eighty-two-year-old James Petty from Fortville is missing after his truck was swept off Spout Springs Road near the White River, which is prone to flooding.  

Just after 2:30 Monday afternoon, a passenger from the vehicle called 9-1-1 for help. The passenger was able to climb out the window of the truck, held on to a nearby tree vine, and was rescued.  

Search efforts continue to find Petty and the vehicle. The search has been hindered by the swift moving water.  

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Joanie Dugan is WFIU's regional newscaster for All Things Considered. She graduated from Indiana University with degrees in English and Media.
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