MEMPHIS, Tn. (WTXL/WMC) - The body of a missing Tallahassee man was recovered from the Mississippi River near Tom Lee Park on Sunday, according to the man's family.
Friday, Pace Taylor went missing after falling into the river after a concert.
Last night, while @ the Wide Spread Panic concert on Mud Island, a male White was seen jumping over the over the wall in the rear of the Mud Island Amphitheater into the MS River. Thus far, the male has not been located. Officers and MPDs Harbor Patrol are still looking for him.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) June 30, 2018
According to our sister station in Memphis, WMC Action News 5, Taylor is from Tallahassee.
WMC Action News 5 states Taylor's friends said they were joking about jumping in the Mississippi River because of how hot it was that night.
Taylor then hopped over the wall and walked along the bank, when he slipped and fell in, according to his mother.
Taylor's mother confirmed to WMC Action News 5 that they will have a service for him on Friday, July 6.
This is an ongoing story; we will update as more details become available.
