Search Conducted in Mississippi River for Missing Winona Woman

Winona, MN (KROC-AM News) - A large-scale search operation was conducted Saturday in the Mississippi River in Winona as part of the investigation into a missing person case.

Missing Since Mid-March

The Winona County Sheriff's Office says 72-year-old Patricia Sweningson was last seen in downtown Winona in mid-March. She is described as being approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 110 pounds.

Sonar and K9 Teams Used in Search

A news release says the search operation focused on a section of the Mississippi River from the Winona Levee south to Lock and Dam 6. It included the use of sonar equipment, underwater drones, and K-9 teams.

Following the search operation, which took place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, the Sheriff's Office reported that nothing of significance was located.

Multi-Agency Effort

The Winona County Sheriff's Office was assisted in the search effort by 10 other law enforcement, fire, and other emergency response agencies.

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The Winona Police Department is asking anyone who may have seen the missing woman or has information about her whereabouts to contact authorities at 507-457-6492.

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