US EditionBody of man reported missing after Hurricane Helene flooding recovered
- On May 1, 2025, Washington County personnel discovered human remains while clearing brush near a section of Highway 107 adjacent to the Nolichucky River in Tennessee.
- The discovery followed flooding caused by Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024, which submerged Steven Cloyd’s home and forced him to seek shelter in his Jeep with his dog.
- Cloyd’s remains were found about two miles from his Jeep after a 217-day search, with no foul play suspected and death attributed to flooding, per the sheriff’s office.
- Public information officer Susan Saylor stated that the search for his remains has lasted 217 days, with officials still waiting on the medical examiner’s findings.
- The identification brought some relief to Cloyd’s family, who thanked searchers and expressed gratitude for the closure after months of uncertainty.
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Man Texted Wife Before He Went Missing During Hurricane. His Remains Were Found Over 7 Months Later
“We've been searching for his remains for 217 days,” authorities tell PEOPLEWashington County Sheriff's Office Steven Cloyd's remains were found along the Nolichucky River in eastern TennesseeA 60-year-old man went missing when Hurricane Helene caused massive flooding in eastern TennesseeAfter his home was submerged, Steven Cloyd and his dog Orion sought shelter in his Jeep as he texted his wife updatesMore than seven months later, Steven’s rema…
Body of man reported missing after Hurricane Helene flooding recovered
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The remains of a man reported missing after Hurricane Helene in September have been found in Tennessee, authorities confirmed. Human remains were found along the Nolichucky River in rural Washington County, about 90 miles east of Knoxville, on Thursday. On Saturday, the Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the remains are those of Steven Cloyd. “Crews clearing debris located the remains, and our Investig…
WCSO: Body found along Nolichucky identified as missing East TN man
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Saturday that the remains found along the Nolichucky River on May 1 are those of Steve Cloyd. PREVIOUS: ‘No answers’: Family of missing Washington County man continues the search “Crews clearing debris located the remains, and our Investigators worked with the medical examiner to identify Steve,” said Sheriff Keith Sexton. “WCSO continues to pray for the Cloyd …
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