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CFR: Drowning victim located at Green River Lake

From Chris Taylor, Chief
Executive Director Fire-Rescue-EMS
Campbellsville Fire-Rescue

Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a person drowning near Wilson Creek on Green River Lake at 5:23pmET on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Upon arrival, firefighters located the reporting party and obtained a point last scene (PLS). A public safety diver and backup public safety diver were deployed to that area and conducted search patterns. During this time, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife (KFW) Officer deployed a side scan sonar and was able to guide our public safety divers directly to the victim approximately 75' from the bank. The victim was pronounced deceased by Taylor County Coroners Office (TCCO). This is still under investigation with TCCO and KFW. No rescuers were injured during this recovery.


21 Firefighters were on the scene scene.

CFD Apparatus on scene
  • Rescue 1, Squad 1, Marine 1, Zodiac 1, Squad 3, TSAR 1 and Chief
Assisting Agencies:
  • Taylor County Emergency Management
  • Campbellsville-Taylor County Emergency Communications Center
  • Campbellsville-Taylor County Emergency Medical Services
  • Taylor County Coroners Office
  • Taylor County Sheriff Office
  • Taylor County Fire Department
  • Kentucky Fish and Wildlife
  • US Army Corps of Engineers


This story was posted on 2022-06-14 23:17:39
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