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Search continues for man who went missing in Tennessee’s ‘deadliest lake’
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steve Mehling , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Authorities received a call about the missing person and launched a search effort, which included the use of special sonar equipment. A search is underway for a missing person.
A search is underway for a missing person. The individual was swimming near a recreation area when they went underwater and did not resurface. Authorities received a call about the missing person and launched a search effort, which included the use of special sonar equipment.
The search was suspended but is set to resume with the help of volunteers from a neighboring state. If the missing person is not found, it would be part of a larger trend of incidents this year.
Further details about the incident and the search are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the person's disappearance and the agencies involved in the search.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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