At 20:53 Monday evening, May 27th, 2024, Adair County E-911 dispatched multiple response agencies to a car submerged in water in the Knifley Community of Adair County.
During the initial response the exact location and the number of occupants was unknown.
Breeding Fire Department TRT, Campbellsville Fire Rescue, and Adair EM responded with personnel and watercraft. Knifley Fire Department, Adair EMS, Adair Sheriff Office, and KY Dept of Fish and Wildlife responded with personnel. Columbia – Adair County Fire Department responded with the tower / ladder truck and personnel.
At the same time the vehicle was located by searchers Adair 911 received a call from the owner stating that the vehicle was unoccupied. The vehicle will have to remain in place until flood waters receded.
This is a reminder to report all incidents that could cause such a response. Earlier Monday two kayaks had been lost by the owner and were reported for this very reason.
Thank You to all agencies and Adair E-911 for the coordination and response.
(Mike Keltner, Director – Adair Co. Emergency Management)