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Russell County Search & Rescue - Mission Update

Russell County Search & Rescue was called out to assist Kentucky Fish & Wildlife on the Cumberland River, approximately one mile downstream from Wolf Creek Dam over the holiday weekend.

Two individuals and their dog were reported stranded after running out of fuel on the river. Responders were met with dense fog on the water, making the search extremely difficult and dangerous in the dark.


After hours on the water, our team located the boaters -- still in their vessel, banked along the riverbank. Cold but safe, they and their dog were back at the ramp by 1am

We're grateful for the coordination with Kentucky Fish & Wildlife and proud of our team for getting out there in tough nighttime conditions to bring those folks home safely.

Stay safe on the water -- always carry extra fuel and a way to call for help.

#RussellCountySAR #CumberlandRiver #WolfCreekDam #BoaterSafety #Kentucky #WeGoSoOthersMayLive


This story was posted on 2026-07-07 14:01:00
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After hours search on Lake Cumberland



2026-07-07 - Russell County, KY - Photo from Russell County Search and Rescue page.
Russell County Search & Rescue responders were met with dense fog making the search on Lake Cumberland extremely difficult and dangerous in the dark.

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