UPDATE: Brooks Hardie was located and recovered near the Goose Pond Resort on Lake Guntersville at approximately 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18. Nothing further is available as the investigation is still ongoing.
JACKSON COUNTY-The ALEA has issued an update on the missing duck hunter in Jackson County on Lake Guntersville:
“The missing duck hunter has been identified as Brooks Hardie, 22, of Georgia The search began again Sunday morning at approximately 8:00 a.m.
The following agencies are currently on scene assisting in the search effort, Troopers with ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division, Alabama DCNR Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division, the Scottsboro/Jackson County Rescue Squad, Rosalee Rescue Squad, Guntersville Fire Department, Crane Hill Fire and Rescue along with the Logan Fire and Rescue. The North Alabama Search Dog Association is also providing cadaver K-9s and they have recently joined the search. Troopers with ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly.”
Previous Release:
“A marine-related event occurred at approximately 8 a.m. Saturday, December 16, while an individual was duck hunting. While duck hunting the individual’s kayak capsized causing the individual to go beneath the water and never resurface. The incident occurred on Lake Guntersville near Goose Pond Resort in Jackson County.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division, ALEA’s Aviation Unit, Officers with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) along with the Scottsboro and Jackson County Rescue Squads immediately launched a search for the missing hunter. The hunter has not been located; however, the search effort will continue and ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers will also continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly.”
Sergeant Jeremy J. Burkett/Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
