For further information please contact: Sgt. Sheldon A. Lyon
(816) 387-2345
H081101
August 2, 2011

EMPHASIS: Missing Trooper's K-9 Located In Flood Water


Colonel Ronald K. Replogle, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the recovery of Patrol K-9 Reed's body.

On August 1, 2011, Trooper Frederick F. Guthrie Jr., and his Patrol K-9 Reed, were working Missouri river flood duty in the area of Big Lake on Missouri 118 at Missouri 111 in Holt County, Missouri, and were apparently swept away by swift flood water in the area.

On Tuesday August 2, 2011 at approximately 6:25 p.m. K-9 Reed was located in swift moving flood water approximately 100 yards from where Trooper Guthrie's Patrol truck and boat were located. Recovery efforts for Trooper Guthrie are continuing and will resume at daylight on Wednesday morning.

Trooper Guthrie's K-9, Reed, was a five year veteran with the Patrol.

The incident is currently under investigation and more information will be released when the investigation is completed.
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