Rescue Crews Search for Missing Men at Willard Bay, Messerschmidt Pond

Rescue crews are actively searching for two missing men involved in separate water-related incidents. In Willard Bay State Park, Utah, a 41-year-old man fell off an inflatable raft and remains missing, while the other occupant was hospitalized; neither was wearing a life jacket. Multiple agencies, including Utah DNR Law Enforcement and local police, are conducting the search. Meanwhile, in Westbrook, Connecticut, authorities are searching for a 38-year-old man after an overturned canoe was found at Messerschmidt Pond, with his vehicle and personal belongings nearby; family members have not had contact with him since Tuesday. The search in Connecticut involves several agencies, including the State Police Dive Team and K-9 units, with officials urging the public to avoid the area to facilitate rescue operations. Both incidents highlight ongoing water safety risks and the challenges faced by emergency responders.