Body of missing boater recovered from Kentucky Lake
HOUSTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Rescue crews found the body of missing boater Randy Looney this morning after a nearly two day search in Kentucky Lake.
Houston County Fire Department Capt. Jimmy Arnold says Looney’s body was found just before 9:30 Tuesday after a boat crash Sunday night on the Tennessee River.
Arnold says they got the call about the crash near Danville.
“Three people had been thrown from the boat. Two people got back into the boat, and one did not resurface,” he said.
Arnold says multiple agencies responded to the crash.
“We’d like to appreciate in the agencies that came in. This has been a multiple county response,” he said.
Arnold said many of the people who helped in the search were volunteers.
“I would also like to thank the citizens of this area, Danville. They have been here to help us. They have brought us food, tents, Red Cross. I mean, it’s been a collective effort,” Arnold said.
Arnold also wants to remind boaters to always be aware of their surroundings and be careful because you never know what’s underwater.
“Wear life jackets and just be safe… common sense,” he said.
Arnold says his and the volunteers’ thoughts are with the family.
“I spoke with the family this morning personally, and we are sorry for their loss, and we’re glad we can give them some closure. That’s what we’re here for,” he said.
It is still unknown what the boat hit that is believed to have caused the crash.
