Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas
End of Watch Friday, May 31, 2013
Add to My HeroesJoel Lee Campora
Wildlife Officer Joel Campora and Sheriff Cody Carpenter, of the Scott County Sheriff's Office, drowned while assisting victims of an overnight flash flood along the Fourche Lefave River near Y City, Arkansas.
They had responded by boat to a 911 call at a home in the flooded area along the river. They both exited the boat and entered the home to assist two female victims who were trapped inside. At some point the officers, victims, and boat were swept away by the rising water. Sheriff Carpenter's body was located the following morning while Officer Campora's body was recovered three days later one mile downstream.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 188 ReflectionsOn this 9th anniversary of your EOW, we pause, reflect, and remember.
Your bravery and service to the citizens of Arkansas will forever be remembered and you will perpetually be known as the true hero you were! God bless your memory and legacy!
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Osceola, AR
May 31, 2022
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