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DATE: April 11, 2017 9:00:00 PM CDT
UPDATE 3: Texas Task Force One joins the search for missing person in Clear Creek
UPDATE 3: Fort Hood emergency services officials deployed additional 89th Military Police Brigade Soldiers and Texas Task Force One search and rescue teams with their search dogs at first light April 12. The groups are conducting a thorough search based on a deliberate search pattern as derived from an analysis of topography and meteorological conditions. Two AH-64 Apache Helicopters were immediately deployed and also continue to search from the air. Emergency crews have prepositioned a UH-60 Blackhawk medical evacuation helicopter at the staging area ready to respond if the individual is located.
“I want to personally thank the more than 80 emergency responders, including Task Force One search and rescue teams, who have worked tirelessly to support this critical, ongoing effort,” said Col. Todd Fox, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood commander. “We’re doing everything we can to locate the driver and we are very appreciative of the assistance offered and rendered by our Central Texas neighbors.”
All tacticallow-water crossings remain closed. Old Georgetown Road remains closed at Henson Creek.
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DATE: April 11, 2017 9:00:00 PM CDT
UPDATE 2: Driver's vehicle recovered without driver inside
Fort Hood, Texas -- Fort Hood officials have confirmed the vehicle being searched for has been found, but not the individual. Search and rescue efforts will continue throughout the evening.
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DATE: April 11, 2017 4:07:19 PM CDT
UPDATE 1: All Fort Hood low-water crossings, Old Georgetown Road remain closed
FORT HOOD, Texas - More than 70 emergency personnel including swift-water rescue teams and air assets including two AH-64 Apache Helicopters from the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, continue search efforts at Clear Creek near Turkey Run Road.
Fort Hood emergency services responded to a report that one individual in a vehicle was swept into Clear Creek near Turkey Run Road just before 6 a.m. April 11.
Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency personnel have reopened all roads except Old Georgetown Road until further notice. All low-water crossings remain closed until further notice.
Earlier it was reported that one of the occupants was taken to Coryell Memorial Hospital, Gatesville, Texas, by ambulance for treatment. This was later determined to be unfounded.
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Five photos of the emergency efforts are below.
CUTLINE: Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services personnel and 89th Military Police Brigade Soldiers respond to a Clear Creek high-water rescue site off Turkey Run Road where ongoing swift-water rescue efforts continue searching for an individual whose car was swept into the creek by fast-moving waters over the roadway just before 6 a.m. April 11. In addition, a 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, AH-64 Apache Helicopter conducts an aerial search for the missing individual. (U.S. Army photos and video by Master Sgt. Mary Mittlesteadt, III Corps PAO)
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DATE: April 11, 2017 9:52:02 AM CDT
All Fort Hood low water crossings, some roads closed
Emergency crews respond to vehicles caught in high water
FORT HOOD, Texas – Beginning at 10:30 p.m. April 10, Fort Hood began to close low-water crossings across the installation due to heavy rain fall and deteriorating weather conditions. Currently, all low-water crossings are closed to any traffic until further notice.
Fort Hood emergency services have responded to a report that one individual in a vehicle was swept into Clear Creek near Turkey Run Road here.
There are organized search teams with safety gear searching the water’s edge. High water and more forecasted rain are hampering efforts to locate the individual and vehicle.
Emergency crews also responded to reports of three other individuals in vehicles caught in high water over night. All vehicles had single occupants and all three individuals were able get to safety.
The following Fort Hood roads and access control point are closed until further notice: East Range Road, West Range Road, Access Control Point 5 (East Range Road) inbound and outbound, Access Control Point 4 (Warrior Way) inbound, Murphy Road, Turkey Run Road (Between Clear Creek Road and West Range Road), intersection of Tank Destroyer Blvd. and Muskogee Street, and intersection of Tank Destroyer Blvd. and Clark Road.
Everyone should monitor weather news and take precautions. If you approach an area with water covering the roadway, TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN.
More information will be released as it becomes available here on the Fort Hood Press Center. There is currently no safe access to the site of the incident. Emergency crews have cordoned off the area for the safety of the crews and to prevent any further incidents.
For more information contact:
Fort Hood Public Affairs Office
(254) 287-9993
(254) 287-0106
1001 761st Tank Battalion Ave
Suite W105
Fort Hood, TX 76544
usarmy.hood.imcom-central.list.pao-mr@mail.mil < Caution-mailto:usarmy.hood.imcom-central.list.pao-mr@mail.mil >
| Date Taken: | 04.12.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 04.12.2017 16:10 |
| Story ID: | 230165 |
| Location: | FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US |
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