WATCH: SCSO confirms body of missing man found at Wolf River
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has announced that the body of a missing man has been found at Wolf River.
The announcement came during a press conference SCSO hosted at Wolf River on Sunday evening.
Since Friday, SCSO and other agencies have been at Wolf River working to locate 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley, who was swept away by the Wolf River on Friday.
Officials said that Smiley was swept away by the river while trying to rescue a 10-year-old.
'One thing about the Wolf River, it is complete with sand and mud,' Buckner said. 'There are times when people enter the river, and just a little bit of weight on the bottom of the river can create suction that can pull someone down or hold them down.'
120 people searching Wolf River for missing man: SCSO
SCSO announced on social media that the following agencies are assisting with the search on Sunday:
Shelby County Sheriff's Office, including the Volunteer Services Bureau, Uniform Patrol, Drone Team, Search and Rescue, and Emergency Services.
Millington Fire Department Search and Rescue.
Memphis Fire Department Search and Rescue.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)
Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley confirmed the victim is his relative.
He posted a Facebook post saying, 'My nephew, Thaddeus Smiley, was swept away by the Wolf River. He is still missing. Please keep my family in your prayers. Tough time for us. Thank you to all the First Responders and volunteers.'
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