Fire chief dies between Advance and Delta, Mo. after storms
DELTA, Mo. (KFVS) - One person is confirmed dead after severe weather on Wednesday, April 2.
According to Cape Girardeau County Coroner Craig Williams, Whitewater Fire Protection District Chief 68-year-old Garry Moore died Wednesday night between Advance and Delta.
The Whitewater Fire Protection District announced the Line of Duty Death of Fire Chief Moore on Thursday.
According to the Fire Protection District, at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, they responded to a mutual-aid request to Delta to assist with search and rescue efforts due to widespread damage from a presumed tornado.
During the response, Chief Moore reportedly saw a vehicle off the roadway and stopped to assess the incident and render aid if needed.
A short time later, Chief Moore was found unconscious at the scene.
The Fire Protection District says an investigation into the death of Chief Moore is underway, and additional details will be made available upon conclusion of the investigation.
The family and agency are requesting privacy at this time.
In addition, Sgt. Clark Parrott with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said one highway patrol trooper was injured at his home in Advance. He went to the hospital but is ok now.
Delta Fire Protection District Fire Chief Alvin Frank reports there was one additional injury, considered to be minor.
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