Body recovered after man went missing while fishing near Columbus
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- Body of 50-year-old Roger Dwayne McCann recovered near Columbus after going missing while fishing October 16.
- McCann and friend caught in current at Chattahoochee River; one rescued by Army medic, McCann's body found October 30.
The body of a 50-year-old man who went missing while fishing near the Chattahoochee River has been recovered, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
Roger Dwayne McCann, 50, was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:21 p.m. by Deputy Coroner Dustin Harrelson. His date of birth was April 11, 1976.
According to Bryan, McCann went missing on Friday, October 16, while fishing with a friend on the rocks just south of the Highlands. The two were reportedly caught in a current and swept into the water.
An Army medic who was rafting nearby witnessed the incident and was able to rescue one of the two individuals, Bryan said.
McCann was spotted by another rafter on Friday, October 30, behind TSYS at 1 TSYS Way.
Bryan said McCann’s parents have been notified.
The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been further detailed.
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