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Adair County Man Drowns In Green River Lake

 

Friday, June 12, 2020 has proven a busy day for first responders in and around Adair County. A call of a possible drowning at Mt. Carmel boat ramp (also known as Butler Creek Ramp) was received by Adair E-911 at 12:57PM this afternoon. Emergency responders specializing in technical and dive rescue scrambled to the scene.  The body of Paul Wayne Dinkens, a 46 year old male of Columbia was located at 3:08PM Central Time.  Investigation of the death is pending by Adair County Coroner, Todd Akin and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Officer, Cody Berry.  

 

“Today’s multi-jurisdictional responses required efforts, dedication and skills that often go beyond the average or typical calls that we respond too” Says Mike Keltner, Adair County Emergency Management, “We are all fortunate to have these responders in our County and have the relationship with Campbellsville Fire Rescue on our shared waterway”. 

 

On the initial call of the drowning Adair County EMS, Breeding Fire Technical Rescue Team, Columbia - Adair County Fire Department, Campbellsville Fire - Rescue, Adair County Sheriff Office, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, District 6 Constable, Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan, Kentucky State Police, Adair County Coroner, Kentucky Emergency Management and Adair County Emergency Management responded. Barren County Dive Team was on standby for dive services. 

 

“Teamwork between all agencies resulted in providing closure to the family to the family of the deceased in a timely manner and a quick response to a missing child.” Says, Captian Brandon Harvey, Breeding Fire Department TRT.  

 

As the second call came in the same responders transitioned from dive recovery to ground search with additional responders from Knifley and Burkesville Fire Departments on standby for other calls.  Russell County Emergency Management was contacted but was cancelled before deployment of rescue or fire personnel. 

 

Deputy Emergency Manager, Chad Wheet says “We appreciate the support and teamwork between everyone involved in today’s response”.  

 

Thank you to the observant caller who noticed the male juvenile as being out of place.  See something, say something.

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