BOONE COUNTY —Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Mathew Tobben died Monday morning during a swift water rescue operation, according to a statement from Fire Chief Scott Olsen.
Assistant Chief Matt Tobben was assisting the Columbia Fire Department during a swift water rescue operation at Rangeline Street and Bear Creek early Monday.
The firefighters had rescued two individuals when the zodiac boat overturned and Chief Tobben was thrown from the boat and drowned.
The Columbia Firefighter and the two victims originally rescued were able to be rescued and are doing ok.
The cause of the incident remains under investigation.