Authorities Recover 2 Bodies In Search For Father, Son Lost In Floodwaters Near Haskell

First responders recovered two bodies during the search for a father and son who were swept away in floodwaters near Haskell on Friday.

OHP says the two victims have been identified as William Eubanks, 27, and Lloyd Eubanks, 54.

Wagoner County Emergency Management said authorities notified the family of the victims at 10:45 a.m. that the bodies had been recovered.

Authorities said the father and son entered rising waters Friday night near West Bunch Road to rescue their daughter who was trying to clear debris.

Once they got her to safety they were swept away, WCEM said. Several city, state, and county agencies responded to assist in the search overnight and in the morning on Saturday.

First responders are stressing the importance of being safe around rising waters.

"Anytime we have large large amounts of rains like we've had over the last week, this is definitely a threat," said Director Jeff Smith with Muskogee County Emergency Management. We constantly are posting 'Please don't walk into high water, don't drive into high water, turn around don't drown.'"

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First responders are searching near Haskell for a father and son who were witnessed being swept away in floodwaters Friday night.

Wagoner County Emergency Management said they were swept away along West Bunch Road, where they entered rising waters to rescue the daughter who was trying to clear debris.

Authorities said they were swept from the rising waters right as they got the girl to safety.

WCEM said over 20 responders from multiple cities and counties responded to search for the father and son, but so far they have not been located.

Authorities are using UTVs, drones, boats to assist the search.

They said updates will be provided as necessary.