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19-Year-Old Dead in Grayson Lake; DUI Arrest.

6/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Fifty volunteers and dozens of agencies conducted a five-day search that found 19-year-old Marly Kinney dead in Grayson Lake, Carter County, on June 28, 2026.
Cameron Conley, 23, was arrested on June 24 for operating a boat with a .137 blood-alcohol level and released on his own recognizance.
The Carter County Coroner responded to the scene.
The State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort will determine the cause of death.

History

Historical Context

The 28 September 1994 sinking of the car-passenger ferry MS Estonia, operated by Estline, killed 852 of the 989 people aboard after its bow visor failed. The tragedy spurred broader safety reviews across European ferry services. Those reforms shape today’s coordinated response to water deaths, such as the 2026 Carter County search involving Kentucky wildlife officials and volunteers.

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Story summary

Fifty volunteers and dozens of agencies conducted a five-day search that found 19-year-old Marly Kinney dead in Grayson Lake, Carter County, on June 28, 2026.
Cameron Conley, 23, was arrested on June 24 for operating a boat with a .137 blood-alcohol level and released on his own recognizance.
The Carter County Coroner responded to the scene.
The State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort will determine the cause of death.

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