Teen Son of Country Singer Craig Morgan Missing After Tubing Accident in Tennessee: 'It Was as Simple as Hitting a Wave and Not Coming Back Up,' Says Sheriff

Authorities are looking for the 19-year-old son of Craig Morgan, who went missing on Kentucky Lake on Sunday

Published on July 11, 2016 10:45 AM

Searchers are desperately combing Kentucky Lake for Jerry Greer, the 19-year-old son of country singer Craig Morgan, following a boating accident on Sunday.

Greer was tubing with friends when he fell off and entered the water in Humphreys County, Tennessee.

“It was just as simple as hitting a wave and turning over and not coming back up,” Sheriff Chris Davis, who also confirmed Greer was wearing a life jacket at the time, told local reporters.

It is not yet known why he went under despite wearing a life jacket.

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“We’re focusing all our attention right now on the point of the accident,” says Sheriff Davis. “We’ve taken the information from the driver of the boat at the time and we’re taking that information and we’re focusing our efforts on that area right now.”

The family has released the following statement:

“Recent Dickson County High School graduate Jerry Greer, son of country music entertainer Craig Morgan and wife Karen Greer, went missing yesterday following a boating accident on Kentucky Lake in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Recovery efforts to locate him are underway. The family is grateful for everyone’s support and prayers and requests privacy during this difficult time.”

Morgan, 51, is an Army vet and avid hunter with several Top 10 country hits to his name and is also the host of Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors on the Outdoor Channel. He and wife Karen have four children: a daughter, Alex, and sons Kyle, Jerry and Wyatt.