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New York Post
4 days ago
- New York Post
Bodies of 3 men recovered from Mississippi River after swimming, fishing on sandbar
The bodies of three men were recovered from the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday after they went missing while fishing and swimming on a sandbar. The victims, who ranged in age from their 20s to their 50s, were reported missing Tuesday evening near a boat ramp at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, about 13 miles north of Memphis, authorities said. Advertisement Search and rescue teams with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and other Memphis-area agencies began looking for the men Tuesday evening and eventually had to call off the search because of darkness, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said. The search, which included aircraft, rescue boats, drones and the use of sonar, resumed Wednesday morning. The first two bodies were recovered at about 11 a.m. and the third at around 12:45 p.m., the sheriff's office said. A cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner. Advertisement The victims, who authorities said were all Hispanic, were identified as Marlon Mendez, 28, Rudy Perez, 31, and Jose Yanes, 52. Authorities said the men had been fishing and swimming on a sandbar – a natural ridge of sand formed when fast-moving water slows and deposits sediment. In rivers like the Mississippi, sandbars can be unstable and collapse under weight or shifting currents. AP Officials say the area has become increasingly popular but the river is treacherous, with several other hazards including strong currents, submerged items, branches and debris. Advertisement 'There are eddy currents that can pull an Olympic swimmer under. You can be drawn into the channel and find yourself staring at a 24-unit barge that's the size of a skyscraper on its side coming straight at you with no way for the barge crew to have any idea that you are there,' the fire department said on Facebook. Yanes' family told Fox 10 News that he has six children, the youngest of whom is 12 years old. Shelby County Sheriffs Office Doug Ammons, the owner of a general store a few miles from the river, told the outlet that the river is 'lethally dangerous.' Advertisement 'This is a horrific tragedy right here, and it happens way too often,' Ammons said. 'But I understand how it happens. The probability of one-on-one taking on the mighty Mississippi, you're going to lose. Especially without a flotation device.' The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
3 men who went missing while fishing and swimming in Mississippi River found dead
3 men who went missing while fishing and swimming in Mississippi River found dead MEMPHIS: Three men who were reported missing while fishing and swimming on a sandbar in the Mississippi River have been found dead near Memphis, Tennessee, authorities said Wednesday. Search and rescue teams with the Shelby county sheriff's office and other Memphis-area agencies began looking for the men Tuesday evening after they were reported missing near a boat ramp at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, authorities said. The search, which included aircraft, rescue boats and the use of sonar, was suspended Tuesday night because of darkness. It resumed Wednesday morning, the sheriff's office said. The first two bodies were recovered about 11 am and the third about 12:45 p.m., the sheriff's office said. A cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner. The three men were described as Hispanic, ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s, the county fire department said. Officials say the area has become increasingly popular for recreation at the state park in Shelby forest, located north of Memphis. But the river is treacherous, with several hazards present, including strong currents, submerged items, branches and debris. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo "There are eddy currents that can pull an Olympic swimmer under. You can be drawn into the channel and find yourself staring at a 24-unit barge that's the size of a skyscraper on its side coming straight at you with no way for the barge crew to have any idea that you are there," the fire department said on Facebook. Authorities are investigating what happened to the men.
5 days ago
3 men who went missing while fishing and swimming in Mississippi River found dead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Three men who were reported missing while fishing and swimming on a sandbar in the Mississippi River have been found dead near Memphis, Tennessee, authorities said Wednesday. Search and rescue teams with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and other Memphis-area agencies began looking for the men Tuesday evening after they were reported missing near a boat ramp at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, authorities said. The search, which included aircraft, rescue boats and the use of sonar, was suspended Tuesday night because of darkness. It resumed Wednesday morning, the sheriff's office said. The first two bodies were recovered about 11 a.m. and the third about 12:45 p.m., the sheriff's office said. A cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner. The three men were described as Hispanic, ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s, the county fire department said. Officials say the area has become increasingly popular for recreation at the state park in Shelby Forest, located north of Memphis. But the river is treacherous, with several hazards present, including strong currents, submerged items, branches and debris. 'There are eddy currents that can pull an Olympic swimmer under. You can be drawn into the channel and find yourself staring at a 24-unit barge that's the size of a skyscraper on its side coming straight at you with no way for the barge crew to have any idea that you are there,' the fire department said on Facebook.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
3 men who went missing while fishing and swimming in Mississippi River found dead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Three men who were reported missing while fishing and swimming on a sandbar in the Mississippi River have been found dead near Memphis, Tennessee, authorities said Wednesday. Search and rescue teams with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and other Memphis-area agencies began looking for the men Tuesday evening after they were reported missing near a boat ramp at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, authorities said. The search, which included aircraft, rescue boats and the use of sonar, was suspended Tuesday night because of darkness. It resumed Wednesday morning, the sheriff's office said. The first two bodies were recovered about 11 a.m. and the third about 12:45 p.m., the sheriff's office said. A cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner. The three men were described as Hispanic, ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s, the county fire department said. Officials say the area has become increasingly popular for recreation at the state park in Shelby Forest, located north of Memphis. But the river is treacherous, with several hazards present, including strong currents, submerged items, branches and debris. 'There are eddy currents that can pull an Olympic swimmer under. You can be drawn into the channel and find yourself staring at a 24-unit barge that's the size of a skyscraper on its side coming straight at you with no way for the barge crew to have any idea that you are there,' the fire department said on Facebook. Authorities are investigating what happened to the men.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What's that moving in by The Container Store in Germantown Collection shopping center?
A notable bookstore chain plans to open a new location this summer in a busy Germantown shopping center. Work is underway on a new Barnes & Noble store at 2130 Exeter Road in Germantown. Janine Flanigan, vice president of store design and planning for Barnes & Noble, recently told The Commercial Appeal that the new store is expected to open on July 23. The location is at the Germantown Collection shopping center off Poplar Avenue. The Barnes & Noble will be next to The Container Store. The Germantown Collection includes other popular tenants such as Trader Joe's, Chicken Salad Chick and Nest Décor. GERMANTOWN DEVELOPMENT: Germantown's TraVure development gets new design change: A look at why and latest plans "We are always on the lookout for new markets and excited to be opening in this area," Flanigan said. "The store is approximately 12,000 square feet and will carry the very best selection of books, toys, games and puzzles curated for the Germantown customer." A commercial alteration permit was filed in February with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development for the Barnes & Noble location. The permit valued at roughly $587,000 was filed by New York-based HBC Architects. Flanigan noted hiring numbers for the new Germantown store have not yet been finalized. Any open positions will be listed on the Barnes & Noble website on the career page. New-York-based Barnes & Noble has more than 600 bookstores in the country and also operates an online bookstore at It has Memphis-area locations in Wolfchase Galleria area at 2774 N. Germantown Parkway and in Collierville's Carriage Crossing at 4610 Merchants Park Circle, Suite 521. Barnes & Noble appears to be on the rebound. After more than 15 years of declining store numbers, the bookseller expects to open more than 60 new locations across the country, following a period of 'strong sales' in existing stores. Corey Davis is the Collierville and Germantown reporter with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at or 901-293-1610. To keep up with the latest news from the Shelby County suburbs, sign up here for our Suburban Pulse weekly newsletter. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Barnes & Noble opening new store in Germantown: See where and when
