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KCSO: One person dead after drowning in West Knox County

KCR and Rural Metro responded to a report of a drowning at Harbor Shore Drive off Harbour Park Lane.

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE — Knox County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that one person is dead after drowning in the 1000 block of Harbour Shore Drive late Friday night.

Authorities said they responded to a call from the person's family at 10:15 p.m. 

They said the victim was last seen mowing near the water and could not be found.

The mower was in the water with no sign of the victim.

Shortly after, officers and rescue personnel found a male body in the water matching the description the family provided.

The victim's name has not been released.

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ORIGINAL — Knox County Rescue responded to a report of a drowning in West Knox County Friday night.

Knox County Rescue said the KCR water team and Rural Metro are on the scene of a possible drowning on Harbour Shore Drive off Harbour Park Lane.

KCR asks people to avoid the area. 

This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as we learn more.

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