Search continues for 12-year-old girl swept away in Shoal Creek

UPDATE: Police say due to the heavy rain, lightning, and quickly rising waters, the search was postponed until tomorrow morning, or until it is safe to resume the search. Kaylin was not located.

Police say they have had many citizens show up attempting to help, however, we urge you to stay out of the area, no further recovery assistance is needed. The park will remain closed until the recovery operations are finished.

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The search continues for a 12-year-old girl that was swept away by swift waters in Shoal Creek Wednesday afternoon. Read the full press release below:

On May 26th, 2021, at approximately 4:14 p.m., Officers were dispatched to Lime Kiln Park near Neosho for a water rescue. Officers were informed that a 12-year-old girl, identified as Kaylin Brown, had been pulled into the water by the strong current.

Officers were also informed that a 34-year-old male, identified as Trevor Hicks, attempted to rescue her and was also pulled into the water. Both individuals were unable to get out due to the strong current. Rescue efforts were made, and Mr. Hicks was pulled from the water. He was unresponsive and immediately transported to Freeman Hospital where he remains in critical condition”.

Kaylin was not located, and the rescue was called off at 9:00 p.m. Neosho Officials remained on the scene during the night.

Rescue efforts resumed at 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning. Rescue units from Missouri State Highway Patrol (Water Patrol Division), Neosho Police, Neosho Fire Department, Newton County Rescue, and Missouri Department of Conservation are currently on the scene at the time of this press release. Newton County Sheriff’s Department is assisting with an aerial drone search.

The incident will be investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (Water Patrol Division).