Russell County Coroner Mark Coots tells Wave News that a young Jamestown man has died as a result of drowning Monday afternoon.

Tyler Grant age 17 of Jamestown, the son of Brian and Teresa Grant, was recovered from the lake just after 5. The original call went out to emergency officials around 4:15 p.m.

According to reports Grant was with family and friends and were swimming near the Clifty Creek Ramp when the drowning occurred. 

Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to Wave News Monday afternoon and told us that counselors will be available at the school for any students who need to talk to them. 

Russell County Sheriffs Department responded along with the KY State Police. The KDFWR was also dispatched as well as the Jamestown Fire Department dive team and the Russell County Rescue Squad.