Body of 78-Year-Old Man Recovered from Barnett Reservoir

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In a tragic incident at the Barnett Reservoir, the body of 78-year-old William Lee Purvis was recovered on Tuesday afternoon. Scott County Coroner Hunter Wolfe confirmed that Purvis's body was discovered near the Low Head Dam boat ramp around 12:15 p.m.

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Coroner Wolfe speculated that Purvis's truck may have experienced a malfunction while he was attempting to launch his boat into the reservoir. Preliminary indications suggest that Purvis may have drowned, but Wolfe noted that the official cause of death has yet to be determined pending further investigation.

Emergency response teams, including the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP), the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, and the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, were involved in the recovery operation. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the incident.

The Scott County community is mourning the loss of Purvis, who was known to be an avid outdoorsman. Officials are urging anyone with additional information about the case to come forward as they work to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.