Man drowns at Joe Wheeler State Park Sunday
The body was recovered by a dive team.
Posted: Jul 25, 2021 4:37 PM
Updated: Jul 25, 2021 6:03 PM
Posted By: Megan Reyna
Multiple agencies responded a drowning at Joe Wheeler State Park Sunday afternoon.
Officials with the park confirmed the body of a man in his 50 s was recovered from the water. It happened near the beach around 2:40 p.m.
The park ranger, Rogersville Fire Department, Rogersville Police, Lauderdale County Sheriff s Office, Shoals Ambulance Services, and Killen Dive Rescue team all responded to the scene.
It has since been cleared. The investigation into the drowning is ongoing. The man s identity has not been released.
Lauderdale County Coroner identifies Joe Wheeler State Park drowning victim as Elkmont man waaytv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from waaytv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.