Event Brief
Oct 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
Man found dead in Watts Bar Reservoir
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Leyroy Fairbanks, 59, of Meigs County, was found dead in Watts Bar Reservoir on Sunday. His family reported him overdue from a fishing trip around 8:30 p.m. and went to the boat ramp he had used, where they found him.
WHO: Leyroy Fairbanks, 59, and his family
WHAT: Fairbanks was found dead in Watts Bar Reservoir after his family reported him overdue from a fishing trip.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 9:24 AM ET
WHERE: Meigs County, Tennessee
WHY: Reason not reported.
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