The Skamania Sheriff is urging caution as the search continues for a missing hunter in the river

SKAMANIA, Wash. (KATU) — The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a hunter who was swept away while trying to cross a river near Mount St. Helens. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The authorities reported that the hunter fell into the current of the river and was not found. The video shows deputies and other agencies working through the night to rescue a second hunter who was washed ashore.

The search for the missing hunter continues as officials urge caution in the area due to swift river water.