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Avery Pickle Missing, What Happened to Avery Pickle? Avery Pickle Cause of Death 

Avery Pickle, a 17-year-old Elberta High School student and football player, went missing on July 4th, prompting a community-wide search effort led by his family and authorities.

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Updated Jul 12, 2024

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Avery Pickle Missing, What Happened to Avery Pickle? Avery Pickle Cause of Death 

Avery Pickle Missing

Avery Pickle, a 17-year-old high school student and football player from Elberta High School, went missing on the Fourth of July. His sister, Alexis Fillingim, became worried when he didn't answer his phone for hours. Using a phone tracking app, she found his truck with all his belongings inside but no sign of him. The family and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office searched for him all night. Volunteers and rescue teams continued the search the next morning.

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His body was discovered in Palmetto Creek on July 5. Although no foul play is suspected, the investigation is ongoing. The family struggles with not knowing what happened and wants answers. Avery was known as a funny and loved person, especially by his sister and best friend, Trey Ridenour. He was entering his senior year and was a key player on his football team, wearing No. 48.

Avery Pickle Cause of Death

Avery Pickle's cause of death was determined to be consistent with drowning, according to his autopsy results released on July 9. The 17-year-old, known for wearing No. 48 on the Elberta High School football team, was reported missing on the Fourth of July. His body was discovered in the Perdido Beach area after he was last seen swimming in Palmetto Creek.

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Who was Avery Pickle?

Avery Pickle, a 17-year-old student at Elberta High School and football player, tragically passed away after going missing. His sister, Alexis Fillingim, discovered his truck with all his belongings but no sign of Avery, prompting a community-wide search. His body was found the next morning in Palmetto Creek.

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Baldwin County investigators do not suspect foul play and continue to investigate. Known as "Pickle" to friends and loved ones, Avery was described as funny and beloved by all who knew him. He was preparing for his senior year and was involved in football and wrestling at school.

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