On 02/09/2024 I was notified by my Supervisor LT 2 that on July 21st of 2023 there was a possible boating accident that involved someone going over the Cumberland Falls in a kayak.
I began my investigation with Whitley County Sheriffs Department who were present on the scene on the above date and got the name of the subject that was in question(Operator). I verified with them as well as the local dispatch that KY Fish & Wildlife was never notified about this accident. After speaking with Operator he was very reluctant on talking about what exactly led up to this accident and stated that " I had a bad day and went over the falls in a kayak 50/50 shot of making it". Operator did say he had been drinking and was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Operator was injured and hurt his back/neck in the accident. He was taken to the hospital on the 21st of July @ 2200 and stated that he has been to the VA Clinic for his follow ups on the injuries he received. 

The following agencies were present to the accident:
State Park Rangers, Whitley EMS, Woodbine Fire & Rescue, Oak Grove Fire & Rescue, Whitley County Sheriffs Department, & Corbin Fire Department. 


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Cumberland River
Corbin                        