Search resumes in Pulaski County after person reportedly jumped from boat in Pitman Creek area

A search is underway Sunday in Pulaski County for a person who reportedly jumped from a boat in the Pitman Creek area and did not resurface, according to LEX18.

The report says the incident prompted a water-rescue search effort on the creek, with responders working to locate the missing person.

LEX18 reported that crews resumed the search Sunday, indicating prior search activity and ongoing efforts to find the individual.

Public details about the person involved, including age or whether the incident occurred earlier on Sunday or in the prior days, were not included in the information provided to this desk.

Officials also did not specify, in the available report, what agencies were leading the search or what methods are being used beyond the ongoing water rescue operation.

Neighbors and property owners near waterways often assist by keeping access roads clear and avoiding interference with rescue operations, though the report did not describe any community actions.

As the search continues, authorities typically rely on time-sensitive retrieval efforts, with search conditions changing based on water flow, visibility, and weather, factors that can affect how quickly a person can be found after a fall into water.

Anyone with information relevant to the incident is generally urged to contact local emergency authorities, though the available report did not list a specific tip line or contact method.