Missouri Department of Conservation personnel launch electro-outfitted boats in Spring Branch to capture fish that washed out of the upper pools at Montauk State Park during flooding on Nov. 5. The state park east of Licking remains closed after tremendous damage. Credit: Missouri State Parks

Montauk State Park continues recovery efforts after flooding that occurred Nov. 5, damaging a substantial amount of infrastructure.

The park — situated east of Licking — sustained heavy damage and is closed.

Employees continue to assess damage. Earlier, the annual winter trout catch-and-release program was canceled.

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