Craig Strickland Prepares to Hunt for Bucks in Illinois (Photo : Twitter/Craig Strickland)
Craig Strickland is still missing after his boat capsized while duck hunting in Oklahoma. He and his friend Chase Morland braved the winter storm on Saturday, Dec. 26 and headed to Kay County for the hunting but unfortunately they did not return.
Two days later the body of 22-year-old Morland was found while Strickland remained missing. The boat they were riding in was also recovered. Strickland's wife, Miss Arkansas 2014 Helen Strickland, further informed everyone on Monday evening that her husband's dog Sam, was found as well.
The spokesman of Oklahoma Department of Public Safety told E! News, "At approximately 11:10 hours Trooper Humdy and Trooper Vann recovered one subject; Chase R. Morland, from Van Buren, AR., from Kaw Lake."
He added that the other person is still missing saying, "At this time search efforts are still underway in attempt to locate Craig M. Strickland, from Springdale, AR., the second subject that is missing from the vessel. There was no personal floatation devices in use. The boat has been found but not recovered at this time."
The tragic incident took place two days after Morland updated his Twitter with seemingly accurate prediction. "In case we don't come back, @BackroadCRAIG and I are going right through Winter Storm Goliath to kill ducks in Oklahoma. #IntoTheStorm," he tweeted.
As the search for the Backroad Anthem lead vocal continues, his family is asking prayers for his safe return. They are still holding on to the hope that he will come back alive.
Vigils in a church in Springdale, Arkansas are being held everyday and Cross Church Minister Greg Jones relayed to ET "The Stricklands are dealing with a traumatic situation as a result are hurting but their faith and resolve remains strong."
