Search underway after man falls off boat in Ohio River

INDIANA/KENTUCKY — A search is underway after a man went missing in the Ohio River early Monday morning.

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Jeff-Craig Fire Department (JCFD) in Vevay, Indiana said a crew started searching at 3 a.m. after a man fell off a boat near Paint Lick Road, according to a social media post.

Gallatin County EMS have asked the public to use caution while crews searched for the man.

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The Boone County Water Rescue Team and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife have each provided mutual aid.

Warsaw-Gallatin Fire & Rescue said that searches are ongoing, and more information will be provided.

The man’s name has not been released.

We will update this story.

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