August 19, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
An 18-year-old DeKalb County man and member of the DCHS Class of 2024 lost his life in a suspected drowning incident Sunday in Grundy County.
Dead is Kolby Jacobs.
The announcement was made in the following Facebook post by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department
“On Sunday, August 18th, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was called to a possible drowning at Big Creek Lake in Coalmont. There was no visible body at the time of arrival. Rescue Squads were deployed, and a body was located on sonar in 12-15 feet of water. Divers then were able to retrieve the body of Kolby Jacobs, 18 years old of Smithville Tennessee. Investigators determined no foul play was involved in the drowning of Jacobs”.
“The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office sends their condolences to the family of Jacobs. We also appreciate the help of Beersheba Springs Rescue Squad, Grundy EMA, Grundy EMS, Coffee Co EMA, Franklin Co EMA, Clint Nunley, Coalmont Fire Department, Gruetli Fire Department, Constable Chris Boyd, Constable Kyle Collins, Grundy County 911, and all volunteers that helped in this matter,”
Meanwhile the following statement has been posted on the DeKalb County High School Tigers Facebook page.
“DeKalb County High School remembers Kolby Jacobs, Class of 2024. Please be in prayer for his family and friends. Kolby was a sweet young man who will be greatly missed”.