Local Briefs September 1, 2011

Search continues for missing man

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office continued its search Wednesday for the man who fell off a boat near Carlin Bay in Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Deputies from the Recreation Safety Section of the sheriff's department checked shorelines in the search area and prepared for the sonar search that may begin today, weather permitting.

The victim, Riley Odwire, 24, originally from Fernwood, but most recently of Coeur d'Alene, was reportedly at the back of the pontoon boat urinating when he fell off the boat into the water that ranges in depth from 115 to as much as 180 feet deep.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor.

The sheriff's office is considering Odwire missing and presumed drowned at this time.

Idaho soldier killed by explosive device

BOISE (AP) - Military officials say Idaho soldier Sgt. Devin Daniels was one of two soldiers killed last week when an improvised explosive device detonated while they were inside a vehicle.

The U.S. Army said Wednesday the 22-year-old Kuna resident was killed Aug. 25 while conducting an operation in Afghanistan.

Army officials released few other details of fatal explosion.

Relatives say Daniels loved and excelled at his life in the military, including achieving Army Ranger status at a young age.

He was promoted after his death from the rank of corporal to sergeant.

He is survived by his wife Samantha and daughter Olivia, both of whom live outside Idaho.