Jacob Sanders and Jeremiah Sanders killed in boating accident in Colbert County, Alabama

Modified Date: 
Sun, 04/04/2021 - 10:32am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Fisherman finds body of one man in Colbert County, search continues for brother

Crews continue to look for Jeremiah Sanders from Wilson Dam to the Natchez Trace Bridge and Waterloo. EMA officials say they still want to focus on an area near the TVA RockPile Park.  Today, there are 12 crews on the water.  The Civil Air Patrol is expected to bring in an airplane to help this afternoon.

Body found in river near Pride Landing was Velcro Pygmies bassist; search continues for brother

A fisherman found the body of 24-year-old Jacob "Jake" Sanders Tuesday morning near Colbert County's Pride Landing, about 10 miles from where the damaged fishing boat belonging to Sanders and his brother, 29-year-old Jeremiah "Jim" Sanders, was found early May 3.

The Velcro Pygmies Facebook post

We hoped, and prayed for a miracle, but it wasn't meant to be. Our hearts are heavy as we can now report it was Jacob who was recovered this morning. The search continues for Jeremiah, and we hope for a resolution soon. Please share this so we can let the entire PygVerse know.  We love you guys

Body of missing Florence fisherman, brother of Velcro Pygmies bassist found

The body of missing fisherman Jeremiah Sanders, 26, was found on Saturday afternoon on the Colbert County side of the Tennessee River, not far from McFarland Park, the coroner confirmed to AL.com.

People Involved: 
Jacob Sanders
Jeremiah Sanders
Roadway: 
Pickwick Lake

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