A major search is underway in Kentucky after 19-year-old Marly Kinney disappeared during a boat outing at Grayson Lake.
Kinney was reported missing on Wednesday, June 24, after spending time on a pontoon boat with a group of friends in Carter County. Authorities said she had been on the boat at one point, but investigators are still trying to determine exactly when and where she left the vessel.
According to reports, Kinney was last seen around 4 p.m. near Grayson Lake. Friends reportedly told authorities that she had gotten off the boat, but the group did not immediately realize she was missing. Officials have not publicly confirmed the full timeline, and the investigation remains active.
Search crews have been working across the lake and nearby land areas since the disappearance was reported. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is leading the search, with assistance from Kentucky State Police, local fire crews, search and rescue teams, and other agencies.
Officials said searchers have used sonar equipment, K-9 teams, boats, divers, drones with thermal detectors, and crews on foot. Dive teams were also expected to continue searching the lake as efforts resumed Friday.
Kinney is described in reports as 5 feet 5 inches tall, about 125 pounds, with black hair. She was reportedly last seen wearing a pink, orange, and white bikini. Her family and friends have been sharing missing-person posts online and asking the public to help spread awareness.
Authorities have released limited details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. It has not been publicly confirmed whether the case is being treated as an accident, a possible drowning, or a suspicious disappearance.
The Carter County Sheriff’s Office said it is not leading the investigation and asked anyone with information to contact Kentucky Fish and Wildlife or Kentucky State Police so tips can reach the agencies handling the search directly.
The disappearance has caused growing concern in the local community as the search enters another day. Grayson Lake is a large reservoir with many coves, wooded areas, and difficult terrain, making the operation challenging for rescue teams.
Officials have continued to focus on locating Kinney and reconstructing her final known movements. Investigators may review witness statements, phone data, photos, videos, and social media activity to better understand what happened before she vanished.
Family members are pleading for anyone who was at Grayson Lake on June 24 or who may have seen something unusual to come forward. Even small details could help search teams narrow down the timeline and location.
As of the latest updates, Kinney has not been found, and the search remains ongoing. Authorities are urging the public not to spread rumors and to send credible information directly to law enforcement.
The case remains developing, and more details are expected as search crews continue their work and investigators gather more information from people who were on the lake that day.
