Oregon Teen Drowns Attempting to Save His Brother

HOLT COUNTY, MO – An Oregon teenager drowned attempting to save his brother over the weekend.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the incident took place on the Missouri River one-half mile north of Payne’s Landing in Holt County.

Eighteen-year old Alexander K. Harris was attempted to help his brother who was struggling and went under the water and did not resurface. He died at the scene of the incident. The incident was reported at 2pm Saturday afternoon.

The Missouri Conservation Department, the Holt County Fire Department, the Red Oak Dive Team, and the Clarinda Dive Team assisted the Highway Patrol.

A Memorial Service for Alex Harris was held Sunday night. Counselors and clergy will be available at the South Holt School Monday morning from 10am until 11:40am.