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     A rafter on the Little Pigeon River got a horrific surprise Tuesday when he found a dead body floating in the water under the Grassy branch Bridge near Pittman Center.

    Detectives were called to the scene at approximately 4:30 where they found a white male who was pronounced dead at the scene. A vehicle was found near the scene and is believed to have belonged to the deceased. The vehicle was impounded. The body was removed from the water by members of the Sevier County Rescue Squad and transported to LeConte Medical Center where an autopsy will be performed by the Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.

     According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals, no signs of foul play were found at the scene but the case is still under investigation. The identity of the W/M is still under investigation at this time. The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Pittman Center Police Department.