Country Singer Craig Strickland Missing, Friend Found Dead

Strickland and his friend went on a hunting trip during the winter storm over the weekend.

Backroad Anthem singer Craig Strickland and friend Chase Morland disappeared while on a hunting trip on Kaw Lake in Oklahoma this past weekend. According to local news outlet KFOR, the men were reported missing on Sunday when family and friends had not heard from them in 24 hours.

While Strickland remains missing, Backroad Anthem revealed that Morland had been found dead on Monday.

Everyone please say special prayers for the family of Chase Morland. They were very close friends and it is such a... Posted by Backroad Anthem on Monday, December 28, 2015

Strickland's wife, family, band and friends have been keeping loved ones and fans updated on further developments via social media. His wife, Helen, tweeted that the boat the friends had been using on their trip had capsized.

Craig's dog Sam has been found. His boat has been confirmed as being capsized. They are still searching for Craig. Please keep praying. — Helen Strickland (@HelenWisner) December 28, 2015

Prior to leaving for the trip, Morland posted a tweet that has become ominous in light of his death and Strickland’s disappearance.

In case we don't come back, @BackroadCRAIG and I are going right through Winter Storm Goliath to kill ducks in Oklahoma. #IntoTheStorm — Chase Morland (@ChaseMorland) December 27, 2015

According to the report, authorities will continue the search for Strickland today.

This article originally appeared on Billboard.com.