Emergency responders recovered the body of an unidentified male from the Ohio River Monday afternoon near Scott Park on Front Street in Vanceburg.
Lewis County E-911 received a call at approximately 4:37 p.m. reporting a body in the river near the park. Responding agencies included the Vanceburg Police Department, Lewis County Emergency Management, the Lewis County Coroner’s Office, and the Vanceburg Fire Department.
Upon arrival, responders located the body and secured the scene. The individual was recovered from the water under the direction of Lewis County Coroner Tony Gaydos.
At this time, the individual’s identity has not been confirmed. Officials are working with surrounding jurisdictions and those upriver to identify and gather additional information. The body has been transported to the state medical examiner’s office in Frankfort for further examination.
Lewis County Emergency Management Director Dennis Brown said efforts are ongoing to identify the individual.
“Our priority right now is identifying this individual and notifying their family,” Brown said. “We know someone, somewhere, is worried about a loved one. We ask anyone who may have information to please contact Lewis County Dispatch.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Dispatch Center at 606-796-0982.
This incident remains under investigation. No additional information is being released at this time.
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