Two Brothers Missing
November 17, 2008 by Kristina Chew, PhD
Filed under Health
20-year-old Alvin Troub and his 8-year-old brother, Michael Runyon, have been missing since Sunday, when they went fishing along the Willamette River near Independence, Oregon, KTVB reports. The river is reported to be running “very high” and there are concerns about the boys’ safety—-hope they are all right and found soon.















Authorities fear worst in search for missing brothers
6:10PM, 11/17/08
OregonLive.com
Anyone who may have seen these young men in or near the Riverview Park between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 PM on Sunday are urged to call the Independence [Oregon] Police Department at (503) 838-1214 or the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at (503) 623-9251.
Search for missing brothers intensifies, focuses on river
It’s noted that 8 year old Michael cannot swim.
When major rivers run high, even strong swimmers are in trouble…I am very concerned and hope that these young men are found, and found safe.
Oregon Brothers Presumed Drowned in Willamette River—-authorities have given up their search and are now looking for the boys in the river.
Oh no—
Missing brothers’ bodies found in Willamette River
thinking of their family—-
Well that’s terrible news.
I could not even imagine being their mother at this moment.
My heart just aches for their mother.