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Taylor County Man Drowned Tuesday in Green River Lake

Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a person drowning near Wilson Creek late Tuesday afternoon, upon arrival firefighters-rescue officials located the reporting party and obtained a point last scene (PLS). A public safety diver and backup public safety diver was deployed to that area and conducted search patterns. During this time, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife (KFW) Officer deployed a side scan sonar and was able to guide our public safety divers directly to the victim approximately 75' from the bank.

Taylor County Coroner Daniel Cook told 99.9 The Big Dawg that Jimmy Tungate Jr,age 37 of Campbellsville was pronounced deceased by Taylor County Coroners Office (TCCO). This is still under investigation with TCCO and KFW. No rescuers were injured during this recovery.