Man killed by boat propeller at Lake Cumberland

JAMESTOWN, Ky. (AP) – Officials say a man has died after falling into Lake Cumberland and striking an operating boat propeller.

The Russell County Coroner’s Office said in a statement that the 64-year-old Gary Michael Burnett, of Louisville, was pronounced dead from his injuries Saturday night at the Lake Cumberland State Dock in Jamestown.

An autopsy in Frankfort is also scheduled.

Authorities have not released any additional details.

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