A marine-related incident that occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, has claimed the life of a Crane Hill man. Terry L. Campbell, 82, went into the water near the Crane Hill area on Smith Lake, in Winston County and drowned. Campbell’s body was recovered at approximately 5:45 p.m. near the same location.

The Crane Hill Fire and Rescue, Logan Fire and Rescue, Smith Lake Task Force and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office along with Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division assisted in the search and recovery effort. Nothing further is available as the investigation is ongoing.