Kolves's body recovered at Summer Falls

COULEE CITY - Authorities say a body found on May 19 in an irrigation canal above Summer Falls Dam is that of Scott Kolves of Ephrata, who went missing and was presumed drowned after a March 29 accident.

According to Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones, an irrigation district employee found the body at around 8 a.m. The site is not far from where the pickup truck in which Kolves and his three sons were riding went into the canal.

Kolves and his sons were on a fishing outing that turned tragic. Kolves' eight-year-old son Korey died as a result of the accident. His 10 - and 12-year-old sons were rescued and survived.

"Scott Kolves' family and loved ones have suffered while awaiting this recovery, and I pray they can find peace knowing we have found Scott's body," Jones said.

- Staff report