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UPDATE: Body of man reported missing in Flint Creek area recovered from Tennessee River

According to Decatur Police, the body of a man reported missing Thursday night in the Flint Creek Area was recovered from the Tennessee River on Friday.

The Decatur Police Department says 35-year-old Justin Letson was last seen on or around a large group of boats parked off the shore of Point Mallard about 10 p.m. on Thursday.

Police say it was not discovered Letson was missing until sometime later.

The Morgan County Rescue Squad, ALEA Marine and Aviation, and the Lawrence County Rescue Squad assisted in the search for Letson.

Authorities say no foul play is suspected.

Justin Shane Letson

Justin Shane Letson 

Image from the Morgan County Rescue Squad

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