7/27/18

White County and Laci fire personnel prepare to recover the body

(Helen)- White County authorities are investigating the discovery of the body of a male subject, just off the trail to Raven Cliffs Falls off Richard Russell Scenic Highway.  A hiker reported the discovery just before 2 pm Friday and called 9-1-1.  

White County, Helen fire, medical and Sheriff’s Department personnel were dispatched.  White County Coroner Ricky Barrett  was also dispatched,  he said ” we found a body, a male subject in the river on Raven Cliffs, right now we are trying to determine what happened, it’s really just unknown right now.”   

Barrett said the victim is believed to be about 50-years old and was from out of state.   

Sheriff’s deputies interviewed hikers who came off the trail to see if they could provide any information. 

A unit from the Laci fire station at Lee Arrendale State Prison assisted in the recovery of the body, which will be sent to the state crime laboratory for an autopsy.