Search and rescue efforts underway in Avondale

Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in Avondale in the area of Ballfield Road. Avondale Volunteer fire department and Central Avalon ground search and rescue crews are on site.

Avondale Volunteer Fire Department received a call from a concerned citizen just before 3:00 p.m. on Sunday saying he heard yelling coming from a mountain, it is unclear if the person who was yelling help is still in distress.

Avondale Volunteer Fire Department said in a Facebook post “SAR efforts ongoing in area of ballfield road Avondale, please use caution in the area and avoid unnecessary travel!”

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