Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division along with ALEA’s Aviation Unit are currently assisting with the search and rescue effort concerning a missing boater, according to a press release.

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At approximately 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan 10, James R. Dawkins, 54, of Wetumpka, launched what is believed to be a 12 ft. Jon-boat equipped with only a trolling motor near Shelton Landing on the Alabama River in Autauga County.