Body of Thaddeus Smiley found in Wolf River
Hundreds of volunteers joined crews with numerous local agencies to search the river for Thaddeus Smiley. (The Daily Memphian file)
Smiley jumped in the river to rescue a drowning child on Friday before being swept away by currents that officials estimated were as fast as 6 mph.
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Wolf River Drowning JB Smiley Jr. 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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