Progress in the Search for Two Missing Men

Date: May 01, 2021

The seventh day of a search at Little River in Cherokee Park at Clarks Hill Lake has had partial success. 


The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirms the body of Eynn Wilson of Augusta has been recovered. 


Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Ontario Jones says the search is continuing for Edward Kirk, also of Augusta. 


Crews from DNR and the dive team from Columbia County Fire/Rescue are helping with the search, which started Sunday afternoon. 

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