MEDFORD, WI (OnFocus) – After eight days of intensive search efforts, the body of Martevious D. Watts has been found. Martevious was last seen on Thursday, October 10, 2024 and despite air and ground searches, no sign of him was found until Friday, October 18. Tragically, his body was recovered from the river near Mill Pond at approximately 9:13 p.m.
Throughout the week, dedicated teams including Wings of Hope, Christian Aid Ministries Search & Rescue and several others worked tirelessly to find Martevious. On October 18, Mill Pond's water level was lowered to assist in the search and teams conducted thorough ground, air and water searches of the area.
The Medford Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff's Office and other agencies expressed their deepest condolences to Martevious' family and friends. Chief Chad M. Liske warmly thanked the many volunteers and organizations that assisted in the search, including North Star Search and Rescue, Wisconsin K9 SOS Search and Rescue and the Marathon County Sheriff's Office Dive Team. The outpouring of community support has been invaluable during this difficult time, they said.
Medford Police will continue their investigation and work to bring closure to Martevious' loved ones. If anyone has further information about this case, please contact the Taylor County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center at 715-748-2200 ext. 5.
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