Recovery operation underway after Mississippi man drowns in Troup County lake
A large first responder presence is underway at Jimmy Jackson Lake in Troup County after a Mississippi man went under water and never resurfaced.
Troup County Coroner Erin Hackley said the 911 call came in around 8:05 P.M. tonight in reference to a possible drowning at the lake. Hackley confirmed the the drowning victim, identified as Markel Talley, was a 20-year-old Mississippi man who had just relocated to Georgia earlier this week.
A recovery mission was underway for the Talley’s body by Troup County Fire Department, Hogansville Police Department, Troup County Sheriff’s Office, AMR medical services, Department of Natural Resources, and the Columbus Fire and EMS dive team. After Talley was recovered, he was pronounced dead at 10:45 P.M. and will be transported to GBI for an autopsy.
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