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Rescue efforts scaled back in search for missing Georgia student in Snake River

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The following is a news release from the Teton County Wyoming Sheriff’s Office.

TETON COUNTY, WYOMING — On Thursday July 6, efforts were continued in the search for missing 21-year-old Oliver Woodward, a University of Georgia student.

With assistance from multiple agencies, the search area was slightly expanded to include more land combers and an underwater sonar. Woodward is still missing with no additional information to add.

At the completion of today’s search, efforts will be scaled back.

Missing person fFlyers will continue to be handed out and local fishing, boating and other frequent users of the waterway will be asked to be diligent in their observations.

It is with a heavy heart that we move to the next stage of this event. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Oliver Woodward.

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