Body of missing fisherman found, confirms TWRA

MISSING FISHERMAN RECOVERED IN TENNESSEE RIVER

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.—Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials are investigating an incident that occurred on Saturday, October 12th. Jonathan Finley, a 46-year-old resident of the Adamsville community, lost his life in the Tennessee River.

On Saturday, October 12, TWRA responded to a call about an unoccupied boat found floating near Mile 192. A chair and fishing equipment, believed to belong to the missing fisherman, were also discovered along the riverbank. Since Saturday, TWRA, the Hardin County Fire Department and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office have been searching for the missing fisherman.

Mr. Finley’s body was recovered on October 14th. The incident is currently under investigation and marks the 21st fatal boating incident in Tennessee this year.

SEE ALSO: Search begins for missing fisherman (10/13/24)