2 people still missing in Kanopolis Lake search

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — Rescue crews continue to search Kanopolis Lake for two missing people after a woman was rescued from the water. The call for help came in at 7:21 p.m. Thursday.

The Ellsworth County Undersheriff told KSNW-TV that three people jumped from a boat into the water. Then, a camper saw a woman struggling, and he swam out to save her. He brought her back to shore, and she was airlifted to a Wichita hospital in serious condition.

The mother of the woman rescued said that she is "doing okay, considering. They are keeping her in the hospital for another couple of days. She swallowed an immense amount of water."

Multiple agencies assisted with the search on Thursday night, including the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and dive teams from McPherson and Saline counties. They also deployed boats and drones to help with the search. They called it off once it got dark and plan to resume it Friday morning when it is light out.

The Sheriff's Office is working to notify families of all potential victims.

This is a developing story. Updates will be shared as new information becomes available.