The body of missing out on university student Riley Strain was recuperated from the Cumberland River in West Nashville Friday early morning following a two-week search, according to Nashville cops.
“No nasty play-related injury was observed,” authorities stated.
There’s no proof to recommend anything besides Strain mistakenly falling under the river, Nashville Police Chief John Drake informed press reporters on Friday.
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Pressure’s body was found by employees at the river Friday early morning, Drake stated. The autopsy will likely be done Saturday, authorities stated.
Pressure’s household thanked everybody associated with the search, from very first responders to volunteers to friends and family, throughout a press rundown Friday night.
“Thank you for keeping us in your ideas and prayers. We can’t state sufficient to all of you,” his daddy, Ryan Gilbert, stated.
Stress’s stepfather, Chris Whiteid, stated the experience has actually been an “psychological rollercoaster,” and thanked individuals of Nashville for their assistance.
“You do not comprehend just how much that implied to us in a few of our darkest hours,” he stated. “The hugs, the prayers, the deals– I can’t state it enough: thank you.”
Stress’s mom, in tears, had one message to share: “I simply ask that you mamas out there– hug your infants tight tonight, please. Please, for me.”
IMAGE: An undated picture of Riley Strain, 22, who vanished on March 8 throughout a night out in Nashville. (Metro Nashville PD)
Stress, a 22-year-old senior at the University of Missouri, went missing on March 8 after a night out at a number of Nashville bars. Stress and his Delta Chi fraternity siblings were going to Nashville for their fraternity official.
While the pals were out that night, Strain FaceTimed his mommy and didn’t sound drunk, Strain’s stepfather informed ABC News.
Stress and his mommy exchanged more texts after the FaceTime call, Chris Whiteid stated. The last text Strain sent out to his mother that night was, “I enjoy you.”
Security cams and authorities body electronic cameras recorded Strain’s last recognized motions from about 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
PICTURE: Sightings of College Student Riley Strain (ABC News)
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Pressure was reported missing on March 9 and authorities released an enormous search by foot, by drone and by boat.
The United Cajun Navy likewise showed up in Nashville to assist arrange volunteer searches.
Our helicopters continue to fly over the Cumberland River in the continuous look for Riley Strain. MNPD & & @NashvilleEOC boats were on the water once again today. The Cheatham Co. Constable’s Office is likewise helping down river. See him? Pls call 615-862-8600. pic.twitter.com/qF96AQqzAO
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) March 20, 2024
Pressure’s stepfather informed ABC News on Wednesday that the household was starting to have challenging discussions.
