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Drowning in Grundy County Takes the Life of 18 year-old

Photo provided by DeKalb County schools


On Sunday, August 18, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was called to a possible drowning at Big Creek Lake in Coalmont. There was no visible body at the time of arrival.

Rescue Squads were deployed, and a body was located on sonar in 12-15 feet of water. Divers then were able to retrieve the body of Kolby Jacobs, 18 years old, of Smithville, Tennessee.

Investigators determined no foul play was involved in the drowning of Jacobs. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office sends condolences to the Jacobs family.

They also appreciate the help of Beersheba Springs Rescue Squad, Grundy EMA, Grundy EMS, Coffee Co EMA, Franklin Co EMA, Clint Nunley, Coalmont Fire Department, Gruetli Fire Department, Constable Chris Boyd, Constable Kyle Collins, and Grundy County 911.

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