Man found dead after drowning in Taylor County lake

TAYLOR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is dead after drowning in Taylor County over the weekend. Campbellsville Fire Department reported receiving a call around 6 PM Sunday evening about a person in distress at Green River Lake State Park.

When they arrived there, they say they found a 69-year-old man was missing in the water along with his car. Divers were called in and discovered the body 15 feet deep in the water. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into the circumstances of the drowning continues.

We will update this story when the victim’s name is released by the Taylor County Coroner.