10-year-old drowns at Big Soddy Creek Gulf due to rain-swollen currents on Memorial Day

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. — Rough, fast-moving water at Big Soddy Creek Gulf caused a 10-year-old to drown on Memorial Day, according to Soddy Daisy Police.

Hamilton County emergency officials say the child went underwater while swimming and got stuck under rocks, prompting a large emergency response in the area.

Soddy-Daisy Police say the incident happened around 3:20 p.m…

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