The body of a missing boater from Helena was recovered Friday after he vanished earlier this week on the Black Warrior River.

Larry James, 47, was discovered missing Monday when his boat was found on the riverbank south of the Lock 8 Boat Landing.

The landing is located in Hale County, but James’ boat was found on the Greene County side of the Black Warrior River.

ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division and Aviation Unit, along with multiple other law enforcement agencies, responded to the search.

Burkett said James’ body was recovered at 12:06 p.m. about three miles south of Lock 8 boat launch near the original search location.

ALEA led the search and recovery mission, assisted by Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Tuscaloosa County Fire and Rescue Dive Team, Hale County Emergency Man

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