Anderson Co. drowning victim identified by authorities
Multiple agencies responded to a possible drowning in Anderson Co. Wednesday night.
Multiple agencies responded to a possible drowning in Anderson Co. Wednesday night.
Published: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:25 PM EDT|Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 1:27 PM EDT
CLAXTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - Multiple agencies responded to a reported drowning at New Henderson Park Wednesday night, according to officials with the Anderson Co. Sheriff’s Office.
The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Robert J. Blanchard, IV of Coconut Ln. in Powell, according to officials.
Authorities got the call around 8:25 p.m.
The Claxton Volunteer Fire Department, Anderson Co. Rescue Squad and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team were assisting with the search.
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