Marshall County, Ky.–The Marshall County Rescue Squad was paged out for a vehicle, trailer, and boat in the water at the ramp below Kentucky Dam. Upon arrival, the individual had backed down the ramp, put the vehicle in park, set the parking brake, and when he exited the vehicle to unhook the boat, the vehicle started sliding into the water because of algae/slime on the ramp. A private diver helped first responders with the rescue.
Agencies assisting, Calvert Police, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Gilbertsville Fire, East Marshall Fire Dept., South Marshall Fire Dept., Marshall County Emergency Responders Support Team, Greens Wrecker, a private diver, Marshall County Emergency Management, and handling communications was our Marshall County Dispatchers.
No enviromental issues of concern.