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MAN HAS DROWNED BELOW WHEELER DAM

H. Wayne Nix — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:11:23 +0000

NEWS ALERT LAWRENCE COUNTY.

The Shoals Insider has been informed by the Alabama Marine Police a man has drowned in the Tennessee River below Wheeler Dam.

Update:

AUTHORITIES IDENTIFY DROWNING VICTIM.

Lawrence County Coroner Scott Norwood has identified the man who drowned Saturday afternoon in the Tennessee River at Wheeler Dam.

According to Norwood, Dennis Neal, 69, of Tennessee drowned on the Tennessee River near Wheeler Dam.

The Alabama Marine Police were on the scene assisting with the investigation. This according to Public Information Officer Trooper Brandon Bailey.

MAN DROWNS IN BOATING INCIDENT

Staff — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:34:56 +0000

Authorities say one man drowned after the boat he and another man were in capsized Wednesday morning.
The incident was reported to police and firefighters at 8:10 am, according to authorities.
The incident occurred near O’Neal Bridge and McFarland Park.
Some first responders speculated the two men may have struck a pylon or something causing the boat to capsize.

The other man in the boat was taken to a local hospital where he is expected to make a full recovery.
The name of the drowning victim has not been released pending family notification.

Alabama Marine Police, Florence Fire and Rescue, and Florence Police all responded to the call.
Since the incident involves a fatality, the marine police will be handling the investigation.

Man drowns at Gnat Pond

Staff — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 13:32:05 +0000

MUSCLE SHOALS– A Ford City man has drowned after his vehicle was submerged at Gnat Pond.

Authorities say, Michael Jordan Trousdale, 34, River Road, Muscle Shoals, was pronounced dead at the scene by Colbert County Coroner Justin Gasque. ShoalsInsider.com delayed the release of Mr. Trousdale’s name until family members were notified.

State Troopers say the vehicle was travelling East on 6th Street when the vehicle left the roadway and submerged about 100 feet off the road in what looked to be about 8 feet of water. The incident occurred at the intersection of Gnat Pond Road and 6th Street, close to the Muscle Shoals city limit sign.

The Muscle Shoals Dive Team was activated to remove the body from the submerged vehicle. The team worked into the early morning hours of Sunday.

No other people were believed to have been in the vehicle.

Colbert County EMA and the Colbert County Sheriff’s Department assisted Muscle Shoals police. Colbert County Sheriff Frank Williamson was on the scene assisting in the recovery effort.

More details as they become available.

By Jeff Roland – Editor In Chief

ShoalsInsider.com – Keeping You Informed

Three-year-old drowns in Muscle Shoals

Staff — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:37:52 +0000

MUSCLE SHOALS- A three-year-old boy drowned in Muscle Shoals on Sunday morning.

The Colbert County coroner tells ShoalsInsider.com a three-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a swimming pool and was pronounced dead around 11:00 am at Helen Keller Hospital.

Emergency workers say CPR was performed continuously until medics arrived.

The grandmother reportedly found the child floating in the pool.

According to the coroner, an autopsy will not be performed, since there was nothing suspicious at the scene.

More details as they become available.