Nicholls man drowns while fishing
- Written by Staff Reports
- Published in News
According to a story posted on WALB.com, a Coffee County man drowned in the Alapaha River Wednesday afternoon.
The story states that Derrick Colson, 40, of Nicholls, fell out of a boat while fishing and drowned. Colson was fishing around the bridge on Highway 319 at the Irwin and Tift county line when the accident happened. Irwin County authorities are investigating the incident.
The WALB report states that authorities suspect no foul play.
Tagged under
Related items
-
Douglas-Coffee County Chamber, EDA Name Matt Seale CEO -
Migrant women endured medical mistreatment at Georgia ICE facility, U.S. Senate report finds -
Nicholls woman allegedly knocks boyfriend unconscious with a log -
South Carolina woman pleads guilty to Nicholls arson -
GBI investigates officer involved shooting in Irwin County
Latest from Staff Reports
- Douglas man charged with burglary after allegedly breaking in apartment in Oak Park
- A fight in West Green lands one in the hospital, another in jail
- Migrant women endured medical mistreatment at Georgia ICE facility, U.S. Senate report finds
- DPD makes arrest in golf club thefts
- Douglas native one of 17 alleged gang members charged in Barrow County
Login to post comments