UPDATE: April 7 at 3:30 p.m.
Kentucky State Police reported that the body of missing McCracken County man, 27-year-old Lee Chandler, was recovered from floodwaters on Monday after he was swept away when he tried to retrieve his boat.
Governor Beshear released a statement in which, along with the death of Chandler, he announced the death of another individual.
Kentucky, we have some sad news to share. We’ve had two more deaths related to flooding, bringing our total to four. Today we’re announcing the deaths of a 27-year-old McCracken County man and a 65-year-old Trigg County man, each one a child of God. Please join Britainy and me as we pray their families.
Original Story:
Kentucky State Police are looking for a McCracken County man reportedly swept away by floodwaters on Sunday afternoon while attempting to retrieve his boat on Elliot Road in Kevil.
According to KSP, 27-year-old Lee Chandler was last seen around 3:45 p.m. CT in the 8000 block of Elliot Road. Since then, KSP has reported that his boat has been found.
Chandler is described as a white male, 6'4" tall, 195 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes, according to KSP.
KSP notes that law enforcement and other emergency services are using all available resources to locate Chandler.
