Police in Nashville, Tennessee, announced that the body of 22-year-old Riley Strain was found in the Cumberland River early Friday morning after a two-week search.
Law enforcement officials said the young man’s body was found about eight miles west of downtown, according to the Associated Press. report on friday.
Rest in peace Riley Strain.
Sending prayers to Riley’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/jFeA70mzXc
— JB Biunno #HeyJB (@WFLAJB) March 22, 2024
In a social media post shortly after 9:30 a.m., police said Said“No foul play-related trauma was observed. Autopsy pending”:
BREAKING: Riley Strain’s body was found this morning in the Cumberland River in West Nashville, about 13 miles from downtown. No malpractice-related trauma was observed. An autopsy is pending.
— Nashville Metro PD (@MNPDNashville) March 22, 2024
Police Chief John Drake said Strain’s body was initially found in the river by a worker who alerted authorities to the discovery.
Drake went on to say, “Normally under these circumstances… given his height and weight, it’s been reported that he could have surfaced within 14 to 20 days. 14 days. So We were really hoping to find him.”
The University of Missouri student was last seen around 10 p.m. on March 8 after he had been drinking and attending a private event.
inside edition report After leaving the bar, the young man somehow became separated from his fraternity brothers. Then he fell into the river.
Surveillance camera footage showed the young man walking alone on the road. “Police now say Riley likely fell into the river and drowned,” the newspaper said.
At a press conference Friday, Strain’s parents and stepfather said: expressed They are grieving the loss, according to Fox 17.
Mother Michelle Whyid said: “I’m asking all mothers, please hold your babies tight tonight. Please hold your babies tight tonight.”
The young man’s stepfather, Chris Whyid, thanked everyone for their support during the ordeal.
“Emotionally it’s been a roller coaster. I’m so grateful for everything you’ve done for our family. The blessings you’ve given us are more than you can imagine. It means a lot,” he commented.
