Three men reported missing in the Mississippi River

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The search will resume later this morning at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park for three men missing in the Mississippi River.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said the men were reportedly fishing and swimming on a sandbar south of the boat ramp at the park in Northwest Shelby County.

They were reported missing around 7:15 pm Tuesday.

A search was conducted by SCSO Search and Rescue, Homeland Security, Shelby County Fire, Millington Fire, Tipton County Fire, Memphis Police Harbor Patrol and Aviation, and TN State Parks.

The search was suspended at 10:30 pm due to darkness. SCSO said this is an active search and rescue operation…

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