Updated August 30, 2022

Three Louisiana Men and One Child Found Dead in Sabine River After a Rescue Attempt

On August 29, 2022, the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that they located the fourth victim, a young boy, from the waters of the Sabine River.

The victim was found between 8:30 and 8:40 on the morning of August 29.

According to Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office, the response to this tragedy was enormous and Sheriff Herford wants to specifically thank the following people and agencies that provided so much assistance to the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office and the families of the victims of this terrible event.

Beauregard Parish Fire District 1
Beauregard Parish Fire District 4
Sheriff Steve McCain and the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office
Alexandria Fire Department (Dive and Rescue)
Sheriff Mark Woods and the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (Marine Division)
Plainview Fire and Rescue
Sheriff Doug Hebert and the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office
Allen Parish Fire District 6
Sheriff Tony Mancuso and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office (Marine Division)
Sheriff Jayson Richardson and the Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Office (Marine Division and Air1)
Sheriff Stuart Wright and the Natchitoches Sheriff’s Office
Natchitoches Parish Fire and Rescue
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Louisiana State Police
Pineville Fire and Rescue
Sheriff Mark Garber and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (Search and Rescue)
Lafayette Fire Department
Sheriff Ron Johnson and the Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Office (Search and Rescue)
Sheriff Scott Franklin and the Lasalle Parish Sheriff’s Office
Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Coordinator Chuck Hurst
Merryville Police Department
Sabine River Authority
Beauregard Parish Police Jury
Acadian Ambulance
Steamboat Bill’s
Waffle Shop.

Sheriff Herford said that these groups really stepped forward to aid BPSO and they are so grateful to them for all of their assistance.

Fundraisers have been set up to help two of the family with expenses.

Austin’s family has set up a GoFundMe account to help with funeral expenses. Click here to donate.

Follow this link to donate to the GoFundMe account to help with funeral expenses for one of the rescuers, Austin Scott.

Follow this link to donate to the GoFundMe account to help with funeral expenses for the child.

Original:

Louisiana – On August 28, 2022, the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that three men reportedly entered the Sabine River in an attempt to rescue a child. Later the same day, BPSO confirmed that three of the four missing people have been located and the search continues for the fourth.

Troy M. McCollough of the Junction community, Kelly Bailey of Hornbeck, Louisiana, and Austin Scott of DeRidder, Louisiana, were the men found in the waters of the Sabine River.

Authorities indicated that out of respect for the family of the missing juvenile, the Sheriff’s Office will not be releasing his identity.

“These three men tragically lost their lives trying to rescue a young boy. They are heroes and should be remembered that way. My deepest condolences and my prayers are with the families of all those involved.” says Beauregard Parish Sheriff Herford.