A commercial barge came into the area and was unable to see the smaller crafts, striking one. The seven other barges that broke loose were recovered earlier by other vessels in the area, the Army Corps of Engineers said. The boater found the body on a portion of the Ohio River near Long Branch Road inBrandenburg, Kentucky, according toWhited. Pleasure Ridge Park Chief Doug Recktenwald said Sunday. Seattle Slew, says Jean Cruguet, Churchill Downs' Darren Rogers reveals his top 2 Derby picks, 18-year-old senior at Spencer County High School dies in car crash, Organizers release celebrity guest list for 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala, UPDATE | 20-year-old last seen in Jeffersontown has been located, Thousands attend Kentucky Derby Festival's Pegasus Parade in downtown Louisville, Aerosmith confirms Louisville stop on North American tour in 2024, JCPS middle school student taken to hospital after eating possible medicated gummies, Louisville nonprofit creates petition calling for grocery store in West End, 1 dead, 2 injured in early morning Preston Highway crash, Louisville police say. *Candice Bond is licensed in CA, IL, TX & WA only and can be contacted at 17500 Red Hill Ave. #100 Irvine, CA 92614, 949-988-7100, cmbond@bondlegalgroup.com. More details: Submit form. The Legal Advocate cannot and does not analyze a particular legal situation to determine what attorney or law firm should be introduced to a particular reader. Spencer's cause of death is still pending. The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Department was involved in the early stages of the investigation when they were initially working a rescue mission. By the 1970s, the boat was waiting for the scrap yard when it was spotted by a Boone County man who saw its potential. 0:27. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state). Authorities believe they found the body of a woman who went missing after the crash Saturdayabout 200 yards from where the Ohio River meets the Salt River, according to Louisville Metro Police. The Blennerhassett Volunteer Fire Department had the first boat on the scene at the accident site, said Capt. If you or a family member were injured or have lost a loved one in an accident or incident contact us now. He added: "We just dont believe theres a chance at this point that someones going to come up alive.". If you would like us to help you and your family, please contact us through one of the methods below. "But we will continue to monitor the situation.". Copyright 2021 WAVE 3 News. 10 barges, including one carrying methanol, break free from a tugboat IE 11 is not supported. Bond Legal works with The Legal Advocate to provide these news updates because we are passionate about helping victims and their families and hold those who are responsible accountable to make our communities safer.