Trooper’s body recovered

Tpr. Fred Guthrie Jr.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced Jan. 12 that the body of Tpr. Fred Guthrie Jr. has been recovered.

At approximately 2 p.m. Guthrie’s body was located in a brush pile south of where his K-9 Reed was recovered. The pair went missing Aug. 1, 2011, when they were apparently swept away in swift flood waters while working Missouri River flood duty in the area of Big Lake.

Although Guthrie was presumed dead, the department is glad to have recovered his remains so both they and the Guthrie family could help bring closure to this traumatic experience. AAST joins Tpr. Guthrie’s family of troopers nationwide in paying tribute to a dedicated trooper who gave his life in service to his community.

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