On day three of the search on Flaming Gorge, Swim Beach area of Daggett County, I can report that the missing paddle boarder has been recovered. Search crews began scaling back efforts Sunday due to hazardous weather conditions. On Monday the search resumed with boats and divers. After Monday, the decision was made to scale back recovery efforts. At approximately 1120 hours this morning, recovery crews found the missing woman.
The drowning victims have been identified as 66-year-old Ramiza Cejvan and her daughter, 44-year-old Emina Cejvan, both of Sandy Utah.
Again, Sheriff Erik Bailey and the entire search team extend their condolences to the family during their grief.
Sheriff Erik Bailey would like to extend his appreciation to all involved in the search and recovery efforts, Daggett County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Daggett County Search and Rescue, Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue Wyoming, Green River Fire Department, Wyoming, Sublette County, Wyoming, and their team, Tip Top Search and Rescue, Flaming Gorge Fire District Ambulance, Castle Rock Ambulance, AirMed and Life Flight, Utah State Parks and Recreation and Division of Natural Resources, U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Division. Flaming Gorge Brew Company and Lucerne Valley Marina
Erik L. Bailey
Daggett County Sheriff