Crime & Safety
Brentwood Man Drowns at Dale Hollow Lake
Joseph Kusibab's body was recovered near the Kentucky line late Monday.
CELINA, TN — The Brentwood father who drowned in Dale Hollow Lake Monday has been identified.
Clay County Emergency Management Agency said Joseph Kusibab, 51, and his son rented a boat Saturday and were seen in distress by passing fishermen. The fishermen were able to pull the boy to safety but could not save Kusibab.
Search efforts for Kusibab's body continued through the weekend near the Kentucky state line and his body was recovered late Monday after a lengthy search involving multiple agencies.
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The Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Overton County EMA, Overton County Rescue Squad, rescue squads from Cumberland and Barren counties in Kentucky and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency all assisted in the recovery effort, which included divers and sonar.
It is unknown how Kusibab and his son ended up in the water.
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A GoFundMe page set up by a family friend is aiming to raise $75,000 for Kusibab's family.
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