Authorities have confirmed the identity of a missing boater whose body was found late Monday afternoon at Eagle Point Island, situated near Riverton Rose Trail. The victim has been identified as 74-year-old Steve Allison, a resident of Lauderdale County. Colbert County Deputy Coroner Matt Moore provided this information to Shoals Insider, shedding light on the tragic incident.
The emergency call was received by Lauderdale County EMA at approximately 4:40 PM, prompting a swift response. Colbert County EMA Director Jody Hitt stated, “We launched a recovery operation after reports came in that he was found near his boat.” It appears that Allison’s vessel had drifted from the Lauderdale side of the Tennessee River to the Colbert side, leading officials to suspect that his death may have been linked to his physical condition.
The operation to recover Allison involved multiple agencies, including the Colbert County Sheriff’s Department, Alabama Marine Police, and local fire departments from Nitrate City and Riverton Rose Trail. Their collaborative efforts were crucial in addressing the situation and providing closure to the family and community affected by this unfortunate event.
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