MORRISTOWN (WATE) – Officials in Hamblen County are searching for a victim believed to have drowned at Panther Creek State Park.
Crews were called to the boat launch area of the park late Monday afternoon. Few details have been released, but the sheriff’s office confirmed they were looking for a drowning victim.
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A man died late last month in the same area after officials say a kayak turned over. A friend tried to rescue him but was unsuccessful.
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