Family thanks volunteers after search ends for missing teen
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The family of William Mootz is thankful for the hundreds of volunteers who came out to help find the missing teen. Video by ktnv.com
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The discovery of William Mootz's body ended a dangerous search for the missing teen. Video by ktnv.com
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The body of the Henderson teen who disappeared in a wash on Wednesday has been located. Video by ktnv.com
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The Mootz family thanked the community for their help and support after William's body was found. Video by ktnv.com
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The family of William Mootz is thankful for the hundreds of volunteers who came out to help find the missing teen. Video by ktnv.com
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Henderson Public Works starts clearing debris from the wash to help locate missing 17-year-old William Mootz.
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A helicopter aids in the effort to locate the missing teen.
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About 100 people, including family and friends, help search for William.
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A helicopter helps cover extensive ground during the search.
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Volunteers gather to help continue the search for William on Thursday morning.
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Those close to him say William is a wrestler and attends Green Valley High School.
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The Pittman Wash turned to rapids after heavy rains on Wednesday morning.
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When several 911 calls came in late Wednesday morning reporting William's disappearance, crews launched a search for the teen.
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Authorities searched the Pittman Wash and surrounding areas to try to locate the teen.
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One firefighter hurries to aid rescuers in the race to find William.
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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- The family of William Mootz is thankful for the hundreds of volunteers who came out to help find the missing teen.
The search for William ended in tragedy on Friday morning when the 17-year-old's body was found in a wetland area near Sam Boyd Stadium.
"We had over 600 people come out here and help in the last two days," William's father, Charlie said. "Unfortunately it didn't turn out the way any of us wanted it to."
William's father spearheaded the volunteer efforts to find his son after he disappeared in the Pittman Wash on Wednesday.
"Unfortunately, the group that found him were friends," Charlie said. "Close friends and family, kids who grew up with him. "
The Mootz family said the hundreds of volunteers included sports teams, student council members, Boy Scouts and complete strangers.
"The community's been amazing and we couldn't appreciate it more," William's sister said. "Thank you all, so much."
After sharing their gratitude, the Mootz family went home to grieve.
A vigil is planned at Green Valley High School on Saturday at 8 p.m. Donations can be made in William Mootz's name at any Nevada State Bank location.
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