Crews Search for Missing Boater on the Wisconsin River By Liz Holbrook Jul 29, 2021 | 4:30 PM WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) — Crews are searching the Wisconsin River in the greater Wausau area for a missing boater. WAOW-TV is reporting that according to the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department, a man in his 60’s was reported missing just after 2 p.m. Thursday. Authorities say the man was fishing with his grandson on a different boat when the grandson saw his grandfather’s boat capsize. There are several different agencies on scene assisting in the search. '); } return false; }); $('#comments .commentlist .comment-content a').attr('target','_blank');