Norris Lake drowning reported in Campbell County

LAFOLLETTE, Tenn. — The body of an apparent drowning victim was pulled from Norris Lake in Campbell County this evening.

The LaFollette Rescue Squad responded to the report of a possible drowning at 5:47 p.m., according to a Campbell County E-911 dispatcher.

The body was recovered within about 30 minutes in the area of Fox Cove Lane, the dispatcher said.

The victim has not been identified yet. The Campbell County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

More details as they develop online and in Wednesday's News Sentinel.

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