Update: Search Suspended for Lake Catherine Drowning Victim James King, Resumes Thursday
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: July 25, 2012
Update (July 25, 4:00 p.m.):
King has still not been found after another day of searching that started at 7:30 this morning.
The search is now suspended and will resume in the morning.
Update (July 25):
The search for King's body resumed this morning on Lake Catherine with crews in sonar boats.
Officials with SAU today released the following statement about King:
"James played for us last year as a true freshman. We watched him play as a junior at Malvern High School and we recruited him. We definitely wanted him," said Bill Keopple, head coach for the Mulerider Football team. "He was an outstanding player and wide receiver for Southern Arkansas University. He was a very talented athlete and a good kid - all of the things as a coach you look for in a player. He was a great young man and sad to hear what has happened."
Dr. Donna Allen, vice president for student affairs at Southern Arkansas University, stated, "SAU is saddened to hear about the drowning accident of former SAU student, James King, and our hearts go out to his family and friends."
Update (July 24):
The Garland County Sheriff's Office has identified the drowning victim as James King, of Malvern.
According to the Southern Arkansas University website, King played for the Muleriders last season as a wide receiver.
King's body has not yet been found, despite a search today from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Search boats equipped with sonar were used in the search as well as Tactical Response Team Divers.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Lake Hamilton Fire Department also had boats and personnel helping with the search.
Original story (July 23)
Police have suspended their search for the night for a possible drowning victim in Garland County.
They are searching for a 19-year-old black male who disappeared in the waters of Lake Catherine.
Side scan sonar and divers were unable to find anything in the lake before nightfall.
Officials say the search will resume in the morning.
King has still not been found after another day of searching that started at 7:30 this morning.
The search is now suspended and will resume in the morning.
Update (July 25):
The search for King's body resumed this morning on Lake Catherine with crews in sonar boats.
Officials with SAU today released the following statement about King:
"James played for us last year as a true freshman. We watched him play as a junior at Malvern High School and we recruited him. We definitely wanted him," said Bill Keopple, head coach for the Mulerider Football team. "He was an outstanding player and wide receiver for Southern Arkansas University. He was a very talented athlete and a good kid - all of the things as a coach you look for in a player. He was a great young man and sad to hear what has happened."
Dr. Donna Allen, vice president for student affairs at Southern Arkansas University, stated, "SAU is saddened to hear about the drowning accident of former SAU student, James King, and our hearts go out to his family and friends."
Update (July 24):
The Garland County Sheriff's Office has identified the drowning victim as James King, of Malvern.
According to the Southern Arkansas University website, King played for the Muleriders last season as a wide receiver.
King's body has not yet been found, despite a search today from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Search boats equipped with sonar were used in the search as well as Tactical Response Team Divers.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Lake Hamilton Fire Department also had boats and personnel helping with the search.
Original story (July 23)
Police have suspended their search for the night for a possible drowning victim in Garland County.
They are searching for a 19-year-old black male who disappeared in the waters of Lake Catherine.
Side scan sonar and divers were unable to find anything in the lake before nightfall.
Officials say the search will resume in the morning.
Comments
They can't give up on him! He was a great person && would never do anything to hurt anyone. We can't give up, and we are not going to give up. He wouldnt give up on us! Once a Leopard always a Leopard. We stick together for our Leopard family. James King lives up to his name King James. He was someone people could look up too! He was a star Athlete, great person, and great friend. Malvern High School is holding a Memorial Service tonight at 9 p.m. Please come and show your support. We are not giving up on you James!! We are doing everything we can. We are not giving up on you buddy! #FindJamesKing
Emily E.
July 25, 2012 at 9:35 am
Once a Leopard always a Leopard #4 for life we miss and love you James
Kade M.
July 25, 2012 at 9:33 am
How can they just give up at 2 pm due to darkness James was my friend and the Malven community wont give up on him like that! We are having a memorial for James at the Malvern High Football Stadium at 9pm tonight, you do not have to know him to show respect to him. We are also trying to have #JamesKing trending on twitter to get national attention for him he will not be forgotten #FindJamesKing
Kade M.
July 25, 2012 at 9:20 am
