Body of missing fisherman recovered from Tennessee River

HARDIN CO., Tenn. (WMC) - Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers found a 46-year-old Adamsville resident near the Tennessee River.

Johnathan Finely lost his life while fishing Saturday.

Investigators found a chair and fishing equipment along the riverbank believed to belong to the missing fisherman.

Multiple agencies in Hardin County have been looking for Finely since Saturday. They found his body Monday.

The incident is currently under investigation and marks the 21st fatal boating incident in Tennessee this year, according to TWRA.

“Thoughts and prayers go out to his family, the Finley family has been part of the Leapwood Fire Department in McNairy County for over 35 years,” said the Hardin County Fire Department.

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