May 15, 2023 - Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials are asking for the public’s help in finding 38-year-old William “Billy” Moore.

Around 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, TCSO Deputies received a call that a man was seen going into the Tule River, near the Springville area, Saturday night, and hasn’t been seen since.

William was last seen around 8:30 p.m.  on Saturday, May 13, 2023, after floating down the Tule River in the Springville area. William was last seen wearing multi-colored swim shorts with a grey/white T-shirt.

William does not have any known medical conditions or mental health issues. William is described as a white male adult who is able-bodied and able to swim and walk. William was floating on an unknown-color or style floatation device.

TCSO Deputies, as well as drones and other resources, have been searching at the Tule River for the missing man. The California Highway Patrol Helicopter “H 40” is also helping with the search.

Anyone with information on William’s location or with information about William is encouraged to contact Detective Don DeAzevedo or Sergeant Hector Rodriguez with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218.

Source: Tulare County Sheriff's Office