Search, Recovery Ongoing For Idaho Kayaker Presumed Drowned

Idaho search and rescue crews are now in day eight of trying to locate a man who hasn't been heard from since taking off to go kayaking last Wednesday. His family is holding onto hope that he is alive and might not have the means to reach out to them.

North Idaho police along with state search crews are currently trying to find a Lewis-Clark State College student who left to kayak on June 17 on a portion of the Clearwater River approximately 40 miles east of Lewiston, near Orofino, according to The Lewiston Tribune.

Details of the Idaho missing person case of Samuel Mobley, 29, were also shared on the Meta page of The Lewiston Tribune on June 23.

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A Man Has Gone Missing In North Idaho And May Have Drowned In The Clearwater River

Missing Idaho kayaker Samuel Mobley Credit: Meta

The Clearwater County Sheriff's Department is handling the search along with other area agencies. Mobley is believed to have been alone while kayaking the river last week.

If you were spending time around the Clearwater River outside Orofino on June 17 and believe you might have seen Samuel, please contact the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office at 208-476-4521.

When spending time on the water in Idaho this summer, try to bring a companion along, especially when you're out in remote areas of the wilderness.

Our thoughts are with the family of Samuel Mobley, and we hope he is located safely soon.