NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Nashville Office of Emergency Management reported Friday evening that the body of a person who went missing while swimming in Percy Priest Lake Thursday was recovered.
We are grateful to have successfully recovered the missing swimmer to be able to return him home to his family. Thank you to all the agencies involved; every effort was significant. @NashvilleFD @tnwildlife @NashvilleCorps @MNPDNashville pic.twitter.com/ZptllmKFie
— Nashville EOC/OEM (@NashvilleEOC) May 26, 2023
Nashville Fire said Friday morning search and rescue efforts were underway as they look for a missing swimmer in Percy Priest Lake. Crews began their search Thursday afternoon.
Happening Now: Search and Recovery efforts continue for a missing swimmer on the Percy Priest Lake. We are working with @NashvilleEOC @tnwildlife and @USACEHQ. We are using Sonar and Drones to aid in this search. pic.twitter.com/0Z29prUOw9
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) May 26, 2023