3 tubers found safe after reported missing along Muskegon River in West Michigan

Three people, including one child, who were reported missing while tubing along the Muskegon River in West Michigan, were found on Friday, according to Michigan State Police.

In an update on X, MSP said Jazman Hock and Sarah Vida, both 28, and Kayden Kovalcik, 9, were "located alive and safe" by the K-9 team and Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers at about 4:36 p.m., approximately three-quarters of a mile northeast of the Mill Iron Boat Launch.

CBS affiliate WWMT in Kalamazoo reported that the group will receive medical treatment.

"It was truly remarkable to see so many highly trained professionals from multiple agencies come together by establishing a Unified Command, share resources, and work as one team toward a common goal," MSP said in the update.

An investigation began on Aug. 5 after state police said the father of one of the missing women discovered her vehicle parked at the Maple Island Boat Launch, which is along the banks of the Muskegon River and part of the Bridgeton Township park system in Newaygo County. At the time, the group had been missing for more than 24 hours.

The vehicle had a window broken out by then, and family members were unable to reach any of the three.  

On Thursday, investigators said that two of the inflatable tubes that the trio was believed to be riding were found.   

MSP did not release any additional information at this time, but thanked everyone who helped in the search.