May 18, 2024

18-year-old Pulaski County man dies in drowning

An 18-year-old from neighboring Pulaski County died over the weekend.

The man, identified as Wyatt Morrisey, reportedly drowned Saturday evening near Bee Rock Trail on the Rockcastle River.

Morrisey was reportedly swimming with friends in the river when he went under the water and never resurfaced.

He reportedly was set to join the U.S. Navy in the coming weeks.

The ongoing investigation is being handled by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.

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