August 25, 2026

Body found in river identified as London man

 (WKYT) – Laurel County deputies are investigating a drowning that happened Saturday afternoon, about 11 miles west of London.

The sheriff’s office got a call to conduct a welfare check regarding a body discovered floating face down in the river.

Authorities have identified the victim as 56-year-old Terry Vickers from London.

Investigators believe the cause of death was drowning. There is no word as to what caused Vickers to drown.

The investigation remains ongoing.