Body of man recovered from Cumberland River after falling from boat

UPDATE: The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office confirmed to ABC36 News Now the body of 53-year-old Sonny Ehrsam was recovered from the Cumberland River Monday, after search efforts resumed earlier in the day.

SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The search is ongoing for a person who went missing in the Cumberland River on Sunday.

According to the Somerset-Pulaski County Rescue Squad, the individual fell from a boat in the South Fork area of the river. Rescue crews, utilizing sonar technology and divers, have been tirelessly searching for the person, but poor visibility has hampered their efforts.

The search resumed Monday morning, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact local officials.

Stay tuned to ABC36 for the latest updates on this developing story.