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Boat collisions on Lake Cumberland result in rescues

By Mike Scales, WHVE radio

Several local emergency agencies responded to boating accident on Lake Cumberland over the Weekend.

Just before 9pmCT on Saturday, July 13, 2024 Russell County Search and Rescue, along with multiple other agencies, responded to a two-boat collision on Lake Cumberland between the areas of Low Gap and Marina Rowena. The collision caused three individuals to enter the water. Fortunately, all three were wearing life jackets, which undoubtedly saved their lives.

One individual sustained injuries requiring extraction from the water. Four rescue divers facilitated the patient onto a spine board. Two patients were transported by boat to Halcomb's Landing, where a helicopter was waiting.


One patient was airlifted to a Level 1 trauma center. The second patient was initially set to be transported by another helicopter but was instead taken to a nearby hospital. A third helicopter was landed at Jamestown Marina to transport the third patient.

The Rescue Squad extended heartfelt gratitude to the following agencies for their swift and professional response:

Jamestown Fire Department

South Russell Fire Department

Russell County EMS

Wayne County EMS

Clinton county EMS/Fire

KY Fish and Wildlife

Russell County Emergency Management

Russell County Dispatch

All helicopter crews involved


This story was posted on 2024-07-15 08:29:21
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