At approximately 6:17 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 25, Navajo County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Chevlon Canyon Bridge as the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting that two individuals had fallen near the Chevlon Canyon Bridge off Territorial Road.
First responders were able to locate and rescue Alvina Mann, 36, of Winslow, who had fallen in an attempt to reach Sherwin Yazzie, 37, of Winslow who had fallen into the water. Mann was flown to a medical facility to treat severe injuries. Joseph City Fire Department, Winslow Fire and Medical, and Gila County Search and Rescue were called to assist with locating Yazzie but were unable to locate him that night and resumed search efforts the following morning.
On Monday, Feb. 26, Yazzie’s body was located in the water with the assistance of the Joseph City Fire Department Dive Team, Gila County Search and Rescue Dive Team, Winslow Fire Department, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety Air Rescue. The circumstances that led to the rescue were not provided.
