Apparent Drowning
DROWNING
First responder’s are on the scene of an apparent Drowning at the Coosa River approximately two miles downstream of Rainbow Landing. Responders were notified about 15:28 this date of an individual that was boating with friends and had went into the water. It appeared that he was unable to swim and went under. The victim is a 28 year old black male. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. At the time of this release, the victim’s has not been recovered. The search will continue through the night until recovery is made. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (Marine Patrol Division) is in charge of the scene assisted by the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office, Southside Police Dept., Rainbow City Police Dept., Southside Fire Dept., Rainbow City Fire Dept., AMED Ambulance Service and The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Chaplaincy Team.
Address/Location
Etowah County Sheriff's Office
827 Forrest Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 256-546-2825