Body discovered in Levisa River

Family confirms identity

Prestonsburg City Police recovered a body from the Levisa River last week in Prestonsburg. (Prestonsburg City Police photo)

CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

PRESTONSBURG — Family members confirmed the body discovered in the Levisa River in Prestonsburg last week was that of Gordon Terry McKinney, 54, of Harold.

Prestonsburg City Police found McKinney’s body around 3:45 p.m. May 25 in the Riverside Drive area.

Police responded after receiving a call about a vehicle that was potentially related to an active Kentucky State Police investigation.

Officers confirmed the make and model of the vehicle and began sweeping the area.

McKinney was the subject of an active missing person investigation by the KSP. He was last seen May 8 in Harold.

Family members said McKinney had diabetes.

Gordon Terry McKinney (KSP photo)
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