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Franklin Police Department: Today, September 10, 2024 at approximately 7:45 AM, two fishermen on kayaks discovered a deceased person in the Little Tennessee River adjacent to the Macon County Greenway. This investigation is in the preliminary stages. At this time we do not know an identity of the person, a cause of death, or any other details related to the death. We will continue our investigation with hopes of finding answers, and notifying the family.
We appreciate the assistance from the following:
Macon County - NC Sheriff's Office
Franklin Fire - Rescue
Macon County EMS
Macon County North Carolina 911
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Macon County Fire Services
Macon County Medical Examiner
Cowee Volunteer Fire/Rescue
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation