The body of Bradley “Ty” Tribble, a 31-year-old man who had been reported missing since March 29, was discovered Wednesday morning near the Llano River, according to the Llano County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).
Tribble, who was last seen on Friday, March 28, was reported missing by his family the following day. The Llano Police Department responded to a residence in Llano on March 29 at approximately 10:34 a.m., where concerned family members stated they had not seen him since noon the previous day. This led to the initiation of a missing person report.
Extensive Search Efforts Unsuccessful
On Sunday, March 30, multiple law enforcement agencies, first responders, and volunteers searched the area near the Highway 16 bridge over the Llano River, which was the last known location of Tribble. The extensive search included efforts from the Llano Police Department, LCSO, Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens, Texas Highway Patrol, and the Llano Volunteer Fire Department.
Authorities, along with family members and volunteers, searched riverbanks, railroad tracks, and surrounding areas. The operation included a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) K9 team, TPWD and LCSO drones, and a TPWD helicopter. Despite these efforts, Tribble was not found.
Body Discovered Near Llano River
Search teams from Texas Equusearch resumed efforts on Wednesday, April 2. At approximately 10:18 a.m., a volunteer discovered a deceased individual on the north side of the Llano River. Authorities confirmed that the body belonged to Bradley “Ty” Tribble.
The Llano Police Department and LCSO processed the scene, and the Justice of the Peace, Judge Lisa Simpson, ordered an autopsy to be conducted by the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The sheriff’s office notified Tribble’s family of his passing and expressed their condolences.
Investigation Continues
While authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances of Tribble’s death, they have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The LCSO and Llano Police Department continue to investigate.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Tribble family and friends,” the Llano County Sheriff’s Office stated in their media release.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
