Central Point resident drowns in Rogue River - July 29, 2003

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2003-08-30

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CLEAR Temp: 90 °F Wind: NW at 10 mph Friday, August 29, 2003   SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries   Life   Opinion - Politics   AP News   Weather   Classified   Archives   Site Map   EXTRA HomeLife Magazine Joy Magazine Tempo A & E RogueValleyAutoFinder   RogueValleyHomeFinder   Real Estate Showcase   Wellness Connection   Newspaper in Education   Prime Times   Outdoor Journal   Personals   Movie Times   TV Times   E The People   CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find Everything  E SOUTHERN OREGON Automotive Communities   Entertainment   Publications   Recreation   Calendar   ABOUT US FAQ What's New Advertise Home Delivery Classified Ad Employment Contact Us Media Kit Email Story to a Friend July 29, 2003 Central Point resident drowns in Rogue River GOLD HILL — Police this morning hope to recover the body of a Central Point man who drowned Monday evening in the Rogue River after going for a swim during a teen-ager’s birthday celebration near Gold Hill, authorities said. Anthony G. Bearden, 31, of the 4800 block of Upton Road, disappeared in the middle of the river about 5:15 p.m. near the Gold Nugget recreation area, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. Bearden, who was not wearing a life jacket, was swimming with his fiancee’s daughter, who turned 13 on Monday, when the pair attempted to swim across the river, sheriff’s Capt. Joe Puckett said. About half-way across, Bearden disappeared, Puckett said. The pair were in a narrow stretch of water upstream of two treacherous areas — Hayes Falls and Nugget Falls, Puckett said. The girl searched the depths for Bearden, but she couldn’t locate him and she eventually returned to shore, Puckett said. Advertisement His body was spotted three hours later in an eddy about a quarter mile downstream of where he disappeared, Puckett said. However, difficult currents and darkness prevented rescuers from recovering his body Monday night, Puckett said. Crews at dawn expect to recover the body, he said. Sheriff’s marine deputies were joined by several fire and rescue organizations in the search effort. Printer Friendly Version   Email Story to a Friend Subscribe Archive: Click to Search Mail Tribune Home Local News  | Sports  | Business  | Obituaries  | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives  |  Site Map   E Southern Oregon  | Classified   Copyright © 1997-2003 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Rogue Valley Auto Finder Rogue Valley Job Finder --> Rogue Valley Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Real Estate Showcase Food for Thought Hike of the Week Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Openings Prime Times