NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP, MN — Authorities are conducting a coordinated search and rescue operation on George Lake in New London Township for 47-year-old Felicia Swenson of Spicer, Minnesota, who was reported missing on October 24. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office is leading the operation as emergency personnel work to determine her whereabouts.
According to the information released by authorities, Swenson was reported missing at approximately 8:30 p.m. on October 24. Emergency responders initiated search efforts shortly after the report, focusing on George Lake and the surrounding areas. The operation involves multiple emergency services and specialized rescue personnel working together in an effort to locate her.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office is receiving assistance from the New London Fire Department, New London Ambulance, Spicer Fire Department, Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad, Willmar Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, and the Kandiyohi County Water Rescue and Recovery Team.
The involvement of these agencies reflects the coordinated response required for a search that includes a lake and nearby areas. Specialized water rescue and recovery personnel are among the teams assisting with the operation. Authorities have not provided further details about the circumstances surrounding Swenson’s disappearance in the information supplied.
Officials have also made clear that members of the public should not join the search at this time. The Sheriff’s Office is not requesting volunteer assistance, and anyone wishing to help should follow official instructions rather than independently entering the search area. Uncoordinated searches can interfere with emergency operations and may create additional safety risks for both volunteers and responders.
Although public search assistance is not being requested, authorities are asking anyone who may have information about Swenson’s whereabouts to contact the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 320-214-6718. Even information that may initially appear insignificant could assist investigators in establishing a timeline or identifying relevant details.
As the search continues, the community is encouraged to rely on official updates from the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office and other authorized sources. Details about Swenson’s last known movements, the specific circumstances of her disappearance, and any developments in the search should be shared only when confirmed by authorities.
The immediate priority remains locating Felicia Swenson and supporting the emergency personnel involved in the operation. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the sheriff’s office tip line rather than speculate publicly about the circumstances of her disappearance.
Anyone sharing this missing-person notice should preserve the supplied contact information and check for official updates to ensure the alert remains current.