DeKalb County is mourning one of its own after a local teen was reported drowned at a Grundy County swimming spot.
According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, the body of 18-year-old Kolby Jacobs was found in a lake after he went missing Sunday afternoon.
A press release states, “On Sunday, August 18th, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was called to a possible drowning at Big Creek Lake in Coalmont. There was no visible body at the time of arrival. Rescue Squads were deployed and a body was located on sonar in 12-15 feet of water. Divers then were able to retrieve the body of Kolby Jacobs, 18 years old of Smithville, Tennessee. Investigators determined no foul play was involved in the drowning of Jacobs.”
“The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office sends their condolences to the family of Jacobs. We also appreciate the help of Beersheba Springs Rescue Squad, Grundy EMA, Grundy EMS, Coffee Co EMA, Franklin Co EMA, Clint Nunley, Coalmont Fire Department, Gruetli Fire Department, Constable Chris Boyd, Constable Kyle Collins, Grundy County 911, and all volunteers that helped in this matter.”