ACTIVE SEARCH UT - Libby Stimpson, 28, Caught in Fast-Moving Current While Walking Dogs on Family Farm, Weber Co., May 2023

[Knox]

RIVERDALE, Utah (KUTV) — A missing 28-year-old woman believed to have fallen into the Weber River has been identified by family members.

The woman who fell into the Weber River on Monday was identified as 28-year-old Libby Stimpson, according to her family.

According to Deputy David Reed with Weber Fire, the first call came in a short time after 5:30 p.m., reporting that a person was seen in the river and that the caller could hear screaming.

Stimpson was reportedly caught in the fast-moving current while walking her dogs on her family farm.

The Weber County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Stimpson's dogs were later found unharmed, but the search for Stimpson continued.

Family identifies 28-year-old missing woman believed to have fallen into Weber River

A missing 28-year-old woman believed to have fallen into the Weber River has been identified by family members.The woman who fell into the Weber River on Monday

kutv.com

 

[Knox]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1654223727872315393

 

[wnk]

Some more news articles -

Libby Stimpson’s sister, friend speak out as search along the Weber River continues

As the search continues for Libby Stimpson — believed to have been swept into the Weber River last Monday — those who know and love her want the community to know her story. “I would say we just want (to tell) the proper narrative of who she really was and the beautiful person she was,” […]

www.standard.net

There are two watch stations. One is at the Adams Avenue toll bridge just off I-84, and the other is just off mile marker 83 on westbound I-84.

(I tried to mark approximate locations on Google Maps)

Volunteers keep eyes on Weber River 24/7 to help with search for Libby Stimpson

The search for Libby Stimpson, a woman who is believed to have fallen into the Weber River, continues for the fifth day.

www.abc4.com

Libby had phoned her husband Monday, saying their dogs had gone in, but managed to get out of the river. Then, according to Garside, Libby said she was "going back" because one of the dogs had lost a collar.

Crews focus on small stretch of Weber River as search for Libby Stimpson continues

Searchers looking for Libby Stimpson zeroed in Thursday on a small stretch of Weber River in the community of Uintah—not far from where she was last seen in the

kutv.com

Some more info about the Weber River -

This is the gage height compared with the previous year. The water velocity on that day was about 3ft/sec, and water temperature about 47 degrees F.

From Uinta, the Weber River winds through Riverdale and Ogden, up to Plain City, and then down into the Great Salt Lake.

SOURCE: Weber River at Ogden, Utah

 

[NeverPersonal]

Jesus... that river is so rampaging the strongest swimmer would have trouble

 

[Knox]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1654678746983706624

 

[Protectwomenandgirls]

So incredibly heartbreaking
I really hope the message gets out to stay far away from moving waterways out west this year

 

[weepingangel]

Celebration of life held for woman swept into Weber River as crews continue search

A Celebration of Life was held to honor the young woman who remains missing after she was swept away by the Weber River in early May.

kutv.com

 

[StillDiggin]

After 6 months searches have been called off today.

 

[wnk]

Human remains found at Willard Bay, which is where the Weber River empties into the Great Salt Lake. No identity yet, but I immediately thought of Libby.

Human skeletal remains found at Willard Bay

Human skeletal remains were found on the northwest side of Willard Bay Saturday morning.

www.ksl.com

 

[borndem]

The current in that river was indeed treacherous when those pics were taken. It took my breath away just thinking about being in that river. SMH. Prayers for Libby and those who love and miss her.