One dead after boat capsizes in Russell County
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person has died after a boat capsized on Lake Cumberland early Saturday morning, according to a Facebook post by Russell County Search and Rescue.
Officials say crews responded to the incident around 4:30 a.m. Saturday (o2/01). While the circumstances surrounding the capsizing remain unclear, two individuals were involved.
According to Russell County Search and Rescue, one person was pulled from the water alert and conscious, while the second individual was found unconscious. Rescue teams immediately administered CPR before both men were taken to Russell County Hospital for treatment.
According to Russell County Search and Rescue, the unconscious man was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The investigation into what caused the boat to overturn is ongoing.
This is a developing story, which we’ll update when we learn new information.
