September 8th, 2012
Approximately 30 boats and numerous citizens / rescue workers searched the NPPD Canal, Sutherland Inlet and Reservoir area for Mr. Sack. Law enforcement to include Conservation Officers and Deputies were out in force looking with sonar, underwater cameras and long poles. A citizen provided trained search dogs as well. Citizens and the Lincoln County Sheriff and Posse rode the entire length of the NPPD Canal (6 miles) on horseback. Nothing found.
September 9th, 2012
Deputies and citizens in boats and ATV’s again searched the canal and lake for Mr. Sack, with no luck. The investigation continues.
September 12th, 2012
The search continued today with Deputies and citizens. Search dogs were deployed because of the damp conditions made it an optimal day for them. Search dogs did indicated on the Sutherland Inlet area. A search did not find Mr. Sack.
September 13th, 2012
At 11:47 am, Deputies were asked to respond to the Sutherland Inlet, searcher reported he had found a human leg and foot. Deputies arrived, retrieved a human right foot and lower leg from the water. A local Anthropologist was called to the scene and examined the leg. After extensive examination it appears that the leg had been separated from the body by a boat propeller. DNA testing will be completed in the near future to confirm the leg and foot belong to Mr. Sack. It appears the current has moved Mr. Sack’s body from the NPPD Canal into the Sutherland Reservoir. Foul play is not suspected.
Sutherland Rescue was again called out and searched the Inlet and lake area. Divers were deployed into parts of the Inlet as well as underwater cameras. Sheriff Jerome Kramer and Deputies searched the inlet and lake in watercraft. Additional support around shore lines was obtained from concerned citizens. The Nebraska State Patrol deployed aircraft to the location as well. By 8:30 pm the search was discontinued. Mr. Sack has not been found.