Crews recover body of missing NC hiker in remote area of Pocket Wilderness The man began a hike in Rhea County's Pocket Wilderness area Monday, May 10. Crews found and recovered his body Saturday. Author: WRCB Staff, Preston Steger Published: 8:43 PM EDT May 12, 2021 Updated: 10:56 AM EDT May 24, 2021 RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE (May 22, 2021): The Rhea County Sheriff's Office said crews have recovered the body of a North Carolina man who disappeared in the Pocket Wilderness on May 10. According to Detective Rocky Potter, search crews were able to recover Curtis Dustin Williams' body on Saturday afternoon after they had widened their search, bringing in extra volunteers and rappel teams from several counties -- including Knox County.