Drowning at Normandy Lake on Tuesday Night

July 4, 2023

Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin reports that on Tuesday night at 7:20, emergency personnel reported to the scene of a drowning at the boat dock at Normandy Dam.

Edilcer Edilberto Lopez, age 37, of Shelbyville, was trying to retrieve a shoe from the water, and that’s when he fell accidentally into the water. His body was recovered around 9 PM. Sheriff Partin says no alcohol or drugs were involved.

Coffee County Sheriff department personnel, along with the Coffee County Rescue Squad and EMS, responded.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.