Search Continues For Missing Fisherman

by Roger Murphy
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FLORENCE-On Saturday Emergency Responders were searching for a missing fisherman after his boat struck a bridge near the TVA Rockpile Boat Ramp.

There were two persons on board the boat when it struck the bridge both were thrown overboard.  According to authorities a 13-year-old juvenile was rescued but searchers are still looking for Daniel E. Hamm, 63 of Florence. The boat struck a bridge piling on Pickwick Lake around 11:20 AM on Saturday.  The juvenile’s name has not been released.

Alabama Law Enforcement Marine Patrol Division and ALEA’s Aviation Unit as well as the Florence Dive Team along with other agencies have been assisting with the search and rescue effort.

According to authorities the search for Daniel Hamm will resume on Sunday.

 

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