Overview

• Rescue teams recovered two bodies around 11 a.m. and a third at 12:45 p.m. after resuming the search Wednesday morning
• Victims were identified as Marlon Mendez, 28; Rudy Perez, 31; and Jose Yanes, 52
• Multiagency efforts involved the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Shelby County Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard, aircraft, rescue boats and sonar
• Investigators are probing the circumstances of the drownings and awaiting medical examiner findings to confirm official causes of death
• Officials reiterated warnings about strong eddy currents, submerged debris and passing barges that can overpower even experienced swimmers