Search and recovery efforts continued after a boat capsized late Saturday night on the Red River near Buhlow Landing, leaving one missing.

According to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a call around 11:30 p.m. on April 18, 2026, reporting an overturned boat with three occupants. Two individuals were able to make it safely to shore and were recovered without injuries, while a third remains missing.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is leading the search and recovery operation, with assistance from the RPSO Special Operations Group and multiple local agencies.

Assisting agencies include the Pineville Police Department, Pineville Fire Department, Alexandria Fire Department, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, Pafford Ambulance Service and the Red River Waterway Commission.

Officials say the Buhlow Red River Boat Landing will remain closed to civilian traffic until further notice as crews continue search efforts.

Authorities have not released additional details at this time and said further updates will come from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.