Man Drowns Swimming In Mississippi River

Posted: Updated:

COVINGTON, Tenn. (AP) - Searchers have recovered the body of a man who drowned while swimming in the Mississippi River upstream from Memphis.

Tipton County Sheriff's Office Chef Deputy Billy Daugherty said the victim was about 30 years old and was swimming with two friends on Thursday north of Duvall Landing. According to The Commercial Appeal, the man swam to a sandbar and was coming back when he got into trouble at about 6 p.m. His friends tried to help, but were unable to reach him.

The victim's identity wasn't immediately released.

Local News HeadlinesLocal NewsMore>>
Supreme Court Justice To Speak At Belmont
Supreme Court Justice To Speak At Belmont
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:01:01 GMT
The Belmont University College of Law has announced that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will speak at the school's first graduation next year.more>>
The Belmont University College of Law has announced that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will speak at the school's first graduation next year.more>>
Korean War Veteran Receives Diploma 60 Years After Draft
Korean War Veteran Receives Diploma 60 Years After Draft
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:59:44 GMT
A Korean War veteran received his high school diploma Wednesday morning, more than 60 years after being drafted.
more>>
A Korean War veteran received his high school diploma Wednesday morning, more than 60 years after being drafted.
more>>
Rape Case Against Coach Bound Over To Grand Jury
Rape Case Against Coach Bound Over To Grand Jury
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:26:16 GMT
The case against a popular soccer coach accused of statutory rape has been bound over the grand jury.more>>
The case against a popular soccer coach accused of statutory rape has been bound over the grand jury.more>>
Haslam's Chief Deputy Claude Ramsey To Retire
Haslam's Chief Deputy Claude Ramsey To Retire
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:25:09 GMT
Governor Bill Haslam said chief deputy Claude Ramsey is retiring at the end of August to spend more time with his family in Chattanooga.
more>>
Governor Bill Haslam said chief deputy Claude Ramsey is retiring at the end of August to spend more time with his family in Chattanooga.
more>>
Family: Country Singer Slim Whitman Dies At Age 90
Family: Country Singer Slim Whitman Dies At Age 90
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:24:42 GMT
Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeler who sold millions of records through ever-present TV ads in the 1980s, died Wednesday at a Florida hospital. He was 90.more>>
Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeler who sold millions of records through ever-present TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s and whose song saved the world in the film comedy "Mars Attacks!," died Wednesday at a Florida hospital. He was 90.more>>

Man Drowns Swimming In Mississippi River - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

Man Drowns Swimming In Mississippi River

Local News HeadlinesLocal NewsMore>>