2 dead in boating accident Red Bird river

[kyfanatic]

2 Dead In Ky. Boating Accident

Last Update: 4:24 pm

MANCHESTER, Ky. (AP) - A sheriff says rescue workers have found the body of a 16-year-old boy who was killed along with a 20-year-old man when their fishing boat capsized on a river in southeastern Kentucky.

Clay County Sheriff Kevin Johnson said the accident happened around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday on the Red Bird River between Oneida and Big Creek. Johnson said he is withholding the names of the victims pending notification of kin. He said drowning appeared to be the cause of death.

Johnson said eight males ranging in age from 16 to 23 were fishing on a small boat intended to carry fewer people. There was no sign of alcohol involvement and no charges would be filed, he said.

A search and rescue crew combed the river bottom and found the man there around 7:50 a.m. The boy's body was found about four hours later.

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[raincheck]

This years seems too be alot of this,Glad i bought another PFD that i will be wearing 100% now,praying for all.Terry Adolph

[gocards40]

Same here. I bought two at BPS that are automatics. Not exactly as comfortable as not having one on but I got used to it. Prayers sent to the family from this direction also.

[raincheck]

I just bought my 2nd auto fill PFD.My old one was nice but think this new one will be alot better.