Missing Alabama man’s body found in Sipsey River

Published 10:03 am Thursday, June 1, 2017

TUSCALOOSA (AP) — Searchers in Alabama have recovered the body of a previously missing man from the Sipsey River.

The Tuscaloosa News reports (http://bit.ly/2qDW9ec ) that authorities found the body of 36-year-old Josh Cooley of Gordo on Wednesday. Cooley was last seen Saturday and his vehicle was later found abandoned by a boat launch on Upper Columbus Road with personal items still inside.

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The Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit is investigating his death. No details had been released as of Wednesday night.

Cooley’s brother has established a GoFundMe account to help the family with funeral expenses.

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