Over a week ago it was reported to authorities that a woman had jumped into the Sabine River. On Thursday, after much effort and energy, the woman’s body was recovered on the Texas side.
The body of Virginia Alvis Perkins, 83, of Vidor, was recovered near the north side of the railroad bridge which is just south of the 190 bridge.
Newton Co. Sheriff Robert Burby said, “On February 14, 2024, NCSO dispatchers received several calls of a white female observed going over the Hwy 190 East Bridge of the Sabine River. We responded to the bridge and found an unoccupied vehicle parked on the bridge in the eastbound shoulder. We contacted the witnesses who made the call and located evidence inside her vehicle that provided us with her identity and intentions.”
NCSO was assisted by Texas and Louisiana Parks and Wildlife, Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office, Bon Wier VFD, Merryville VFD, and Merryville PD. Other agencies that assisted during this period were Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office and DeRidder FD, who flew drones that searched the water and shorelines. Tarver Performance Marine assisted by using their live scope and sonar.
Burby said, “I want to thank all the agencies and the many volunteers who devoted their time and energy during our search efforts. It was very difficult and extremely hard on the family who were there every day, and we want you to join us in keeping them in our prayers during their bereavement process.”
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