Body of Missing Fisherman Found in Itawamba County Lake

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The search for a missing fisherman in Itawamba County concluded on Saturday afternoon with the recovery of his body. Itawamba County Sheriff Mitch Nabors confirmed that divers located the body of Tim Rhyne around 1 p.m. in a lake near where he was last seen.

Rhyne, a 58-year-old resident of Tremont, was reported missing after he failed to return from a fishing trip on Monday. The search, which began on Wednesday, focused on a lake along Cotton Gin Road in Tremont. Despite the challenging conditions, including the lake’s dark and murky waters, search teams persisted over the course of four days.

Emergency Director Patrick Homan and Sheriff Nabors reported that the lake, approximately 55 acres in size and up to 40 feet deep, posed significant difficulties for the search efforts. Rhyne’s vehicle and boat, along with his personal belongings, were discovered earlier during the search.

Photo byItawamba County Sheriff's Department

Authorities have now concluded their search operations following the recovery of Rhyne’s body.