FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - An investigation is underway in southern Middle Tennessee after emergency personnel recovered a deceased individual from Tims Ford Lake, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The first report regarding the incident hit partner media outlet WMSR in Manchester, TN early Wednesday morning.
Authorities said investigators and emergency crews responded to the lake and recovered the individual, but the person’s identity had not been confirmed as of the sheriff’s office’s latest update. Investigators are now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. Officials indicated that additional information will be released as it becomes available and after appropriate family notifications have been made.
“Our office is currently conducting an investigation after our Investigators and emergency personnel recovered a deceased individual from Tims Ford Lake today,” the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office stated. “At this time, the identity of the individual has not been confirmed, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.”
The sheriff’s office is also asking the public for assistance, particularly from anyone who knows of a person who is currently missing or unaccounted for and could be connected to the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Franklin County Consolidated Communications at 931-967-2331 or contact the sheriff’s office directly through Messenger.
Authorities are asking residents to avoid speculation and refrain from sharing unconfirmed information while investigators work to establish the facts. “Our thoughts are with the individual’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the sheriff’s office stated.
Full Release from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office: Our office is currently conducting an investigation after our Investigators and emergency personnel recovered a deceased individual from Tims Ford Lake today.
At this time, the identity of the individual has not been confirmed, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. Additional information will be released as it becomes available and as family members can be appropriately notified.
We are asking the public for assistance. If you know anyone who is currently missing or unaccounted for and may be connected to this incident, please get in touch with Franklin County Consolidated Communications at 931-967-2331. Or contact us directly through Messenger.
We ask everyone to avoid speculation or sharing unconfirmed information while investigators work to establish the facts.
Our thoughts are with the individual’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
