Missing Alabama Fisherman’s Body Found

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WCBI) – A body found in northwest Alabama is confirmed as that of Jacob Sanders, 24, one of the fishermen that went missing during a fishing trip March 2nd.

A press release sent to WCBI by Senior Trooper Jonathan Appling of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reads:

“At approximately 8:30 a.m. today, March 15, the body of Jacob Cody Sanders, 24, was located by fisherman and later recovered from the waters of Pickwick Lake near Pride Landing.  The search for Jeremiah Michael Sanders, 29, continues through air and water searches.  ALEA would like to thank the Emergency Management Agency’s offices in Colbert and Lauderdale counties, City of Florence, Tennessee Valley Authority, Civil Air Patrol, as well as the numerous additional first responders and local volunteers who are participating in the search efforts.  Nothing further is available as the investigation into this incident is ongoing by ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division.”

29-year-old Jeremiah is still missing as of this time.

We will continue to update this story as more details become available.