Swimming accident at Kenlake sends teen to hospital

lifepreserver2AURORA – UPDATE: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife has confirmed that the teen later died at Vanderbilt.

The Marshall County Rescue Squad responded to a report of a swimming accident and missing teenager at the Old Beach area of Kenlake at approximately 7:00pm Saturday night.

Upon arrival, squad members learned that the 17 year old boy had been found by family members following a 20-30 minute search.

The teen was initially taken to Marshall County Hospital and then transferred to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. His condition was unknown as of late Saturday night.