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19-year-old found dead after not returning from a boat party with friends, authorities say
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· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The deceased was identified as a 19-year-old, and the discovery was made around 3:45 p.
A 19-year-old was found dead in Kentucky after a five-day search. The individual had gone missing after attending a boat party with friends. Authorities launched a search effort after the person failed to return.
The body was discovered in Grayson Lake on Sunday. Multiple agencies were involved in the search. m.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The search lasted for five days, ending with the discovery of the body in the lake.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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