Search continues for missing boater at Laurel Lake

26-year-old John Myrick went underwater after boat capsized near dam

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Search crews are still working to locate a missing boater in Laurel County after an incident at Laurel Lake.

According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old John Myrick was reported missing Sunday afternoon after his boat capsized near the city dam around 12:15 p.m.

Officials say another person was also on the boat but managed to swim to shore safely.

More updates will be provided as the situation develops.

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