Search Underway at Augusta Quarry for Missing Swimmer
By The BriefBrief
Emergency crews closed Fort Dickerson Park in South Knoxville as Knox County Rescue Squad teams searched Augusta Quarry after a man reportedly jumped in Thursday night and did not resurface. KPD said it is undetermined if the person made it out, and crews are searching out of caution. No identity has been released.
WHO:Knoxville Police Department; Knox County Rescue Squad; emergency crews
WHAT:Search operation for a reportedly missing swimmer at Augusta Quarry; Fort Dickerson Park closed during the search.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET
WHERE:Fort Dickerson Park (Augusta Quarry overlook), South Knoxville
WHY:A witness report said a man entered Augusta Quarry Thursday night and did not return to the surface.
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