Updated information from the RC Rescue Squad...
At approximately 4:30 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025, Russell County Search & Rescue responded to a capsized boat incident involving two individuals in the Caney Fork area. While the details of how the boat capsized remain unclear at this time, one individual was recovered from the water, alert and conscious, while the other was found unconscious.
The unconscious male, 44-year-old Armando Penaloza of Russell Springs, KY was promptly removed from the water and CPR was administered immediately. Both men were transported to Russell County Hospital for treatment. Regrettably, the unconscious male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The investigation into the drowning is continuing.
Agencies assisting: Russell Co. Search & Rescue, Russell County EMS, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife, and Russell County Dispatch.
