August 7, 2026

Body recovered from Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky county

(WKYT) – Lewis County emergency officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying a body found in the Ohio River.

Lewis County Emergency Management announced the body’s discovery in a social media release Tuesday morning.

“At this time, authorities are working to determine the identity, and any information from the public could be critical in helping provide answers to a family searching for a loved one,” the release says.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lewis County Dispatch at 606-796-0982.