Young man drowns in Wolfe Lake in Campton
This Thursday afternoon around 5 p.m., Wolfe County Search and Rescue received a 911 call for a possible drowning at Wolfe Lake in Campton. The Water Rescue Team along with a Dive Team were dispatched to the lake. Once on the scene, a bystander told rescuers that 23-year-old Michael Parker of Georgia was attempting to […]
21-year-old Richmond man drowns today in Lincoln County
A Richmond resident has been identified as the drowning victim in today’s search and rescue efforts in Lincoln County this afternoon. According to Lincoln County EMA, 21-year-old Corey Denson’s body was recovered just after 3 p.m. today. A friend he was fishing with reportedly said “Denson went into the water, went down, came back up, then […]
Gofundme set up for young drowning victim’s family
Natasha Shouse, the mother of Leo Shouse has organized a go fund me following the death of her son in a tragic drowning over the weekend. Leo passed away May 15, from drowning in a creek while fishing with his brothers. The gofundme will help the family cover funeral costs for the young boy. Leo’s […]
6-year-old Madison County drowning victim identified
High waters in a creek off Red Lick Road near Berea was the culprit for the death of a local 6-year-old. Madison County coroner Jimmy Cornelison says that Leo Xavier Shouse was with family members and fishing along the creek when he slipped into the significantly deep water. A search then ensued for almost an […]
Morehead man swept away attempting to cross swollen tributary, found deceased
Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received a call today for assistance from Morehead 911 Center in reference to a drowning. KSP was advised the incident occurred on Bullfork Road in Rowan County. Reportedly, Eddie Thomas, 80 years of age from Morehead was attempting to cross a swollen tributary in a utility vehicle. The utility […]