Helen Strickland Twitter: Craig Strickland Dead, Body Found After Nine Days Missing [VIDEO]
Sad news today in the world of country music.
Country Singer Craig Strickland Missing And 'Feared Dead'
Nine days after 29-year-old Craig Strickland went missing in Oklahoma, a search has led authorities to his body.
"The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recovered this morning the body of country singer Craig Strickland who went missing more than a week ago," the Daily Mail reported on Monday. "Authorities say the body of the 29-year-old frontman of Backroad Anthem was found in Bear Creek Cove on Kaw Lake. The Strickland family, including his wife of just one year, Helen, have been notified of the tragic discovery."
Country Singer Craig Stickland's Wife Shares Heartbreaking Tweets As He Remains Missing
On Twitter, Strickland's wife, Helen, confirmed the sad news.
#CraigStrickland was found today. He is safe with his Father in Heaven. Thank you Lord for leading us to him today. I will praise you, Amen.
— Helen Strickland (@HelenWisner) January 4, 2016
The previous evening, Helen re-tweeted a post shared by fellow country star Justin Moore.
Thank you so much @JustinColeMoore This means the world to us: pic.twitter.com/xije6Q17ay” — Helen Strickland (@HelenWisner) January 4, 2016
"The singer's remains turned up in the same area where his friend Chase Morland, 22, was found dead on December 28, a day after their boat capsized during a duck hunting trip," the Daily Mail revealed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Strickland and Morland families.
For more on Craig Strickland's tragic passing, check out the video below.