RUSSELL COUNTY—A Kansas man died in the storm that rolled through Russell County late Wednesday.
Just before midnight, Russell County dispatch received numerous 911 calls reporting multiple campers at Lake Wilson blown over, according to a statement from Russell County Sheriff Andrew L. VanDerWege.
Christopher Montoya, 64, Hollyrood, was found dead in the Hell Creek area of the park. Three others were hospitalized for treatment of injuries.
Montoya was transported to a local mortuary. An autopsy is scheduled later Thursday to determine the cause of death, according to the sheriff's office.
Cleanup at the park was under way on Thursday morning. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office urged caution for those traveling to the lake because debris might still be present on the roads and in the water. Power was temporarily interrupted in the area due to the storm.
Those who need help getting campers, boats or other property and equipment recovered should call 911. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the Army Corps of Engineers will assist.
The Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Wildlife and Parks, Russell County EMS, Lucas Fire Department, Dorrance Fire Department and the Army Corps of Engineers all assisted Wednesday night and early Thursday.