LONDON, KY - Sheriff John Root is reporting that rescue agencies continue searching for a Gray, Kentucky man was reported missing after a waterways accident in Laurel County.
On Sunday, May 4th, 2025 a boater was reported as missing after apparently falling from a capsized boat in water off East City Dam Road, in southern Laurel County at approx. 12:15 P.M..
The missing individual is identified as: John Myrick age 26 of Gray, KY, wearing a gray and black jacket, and blue jean pants.
The search continues by numerous Area fire departments including Keavy Fire and Rescue, Corbin Fire and Rescue, London-Laurel County Rescue Squad, Laurel County DPS and Emergency Management, Whitley County Emergency Management, KY Fish and Wildlife, KSP and the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Austyn Weddle is investigating the missing person case. Assisting is Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Robert Reed pictured above.
