Bodies of missing teens recovered from Tennessee River

LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — UPDATE (4/13/25) -- On Sunday, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed the second victim had been found after being detected by Knox County Rescue in the water. Divers recovered the body.

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Sheriff Jimmy Davis and the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that one of two missing Loudon County, Tennessee teenagers has been found dead.

With the assistance of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), an underwater remote operated vehicle (ROV) was deployed early Friday near the Tennessee River Bridge. The search led to the recovery of the young individual in close proximity to the bridge.

Sheriff Davis has personally notified the family.

“This is a heartbreaking outcome,” Davis said. “Our hearts are heavy as we share this difficult news.”

The Sheriff’s Office extended its deepest condolences to the teen’s family, friends and loved ones.

The search for the second missing teenager continues, and authorities remain committed to providing updates as new information becomes available.

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