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Teenager missing after plunging into the Kootenai

by WILL LANGHORNE
The Western News | July 23, 2021 7:00 AM

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A sign warns recreationists approaching Kootenai Falls of the dangers of falling into the river. Officials with Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said a possible drowning occurred Tuesday. (Will Langhorne/The Western News)(Will Langhorne/The Western News)

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A possible drowning occurred on Tuesday evening at Kootenai Falls. Officials with Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said the 17-year-old male was mountain biking along the northern bank of the Kootenai River.

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A possible drowning occurred on Tuesday evening at Kootenai Falls. Officials with Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said the 17-year-old male was mountain biking along the northern bank of the Kootenai River.

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Officials with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said a 17-year-old male was mountain biking along the northern bank of the Kootenai River on July 20 when he went into the water. (Will Langhorne/The Western News)

First responders are searching for a possible drowning victim along the Kootenai River after a 17-year-old entered the water near the falls Tuesday.

Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short said he believed the teenager had recently moved to the area with his family...

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