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Jon Franklin is still missing on Meramec River Family needs your help

Today, Friday , June 7, ,2013, the search and rescue of a 25 year old male who is still lost on the Meramec River continues from just south of the boat dock for Route 66 State Park ,which is located just south of Eureka, Mo., , resumes from there and north east with renewed hope and vigor as the water recedes. Jon “Jay” Franklin 5’11”, 175 lbs, 25 yrs, brown eyes, brown hair Last seen wearing green and white swim trunks Call 309-208-8506 or 309-264-9257 Channel 5 news video http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/383849/3/Search-continues-for-man-who-d... We will again have base camp at the Route 66 State Park boat ramp. Today is the day! Don't give up on Jon and he won't give up either." As of yesterday the boat ramp at the Route 66 State Park is open for public boats again!We are calling on all local boaters and fisherman pilots, , hikers, horseman/ trail riders , farmers/ land owners along the Meramec River to once again join the search for Jon "jay" Franklin to help bring him home to his family and friends. Friends and family of Jon "Jay" Franklin and multiple Missouri communities along the Meramec River are responding to the call out of Jon's family and friends for help. But more help is needed! to find out how you can help please go to the Route 66 boat ramp ore go to https://www.facebook.com/FindJonFranklin

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