Man still missing day after trying to save drowning child in Wolf River
The incident began a little before 2 p.m. Friday, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner said. (The Daily Memphian file)
Thaddeus Smiley remains missing after jumping into the Wolf River in an attempt to save a drowning child, who survived. In a separate incident, a boy in Arlington was found dead in a pool.
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Wolf River Drowning Shelby County Sheriff’S OfficeJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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