Kentucky, October 13, 2025
News Summary
Two separate drowning incidents in Kentucky have led to the deaths of a 76-year-old man and a 7-year-old boy. Ronald E. Logan was found in a Lexington reservoir, while Santino Yancey drowned at a local aquatic center. Investigations are ongoing to understand the circumstances of these tragedies and address safety concerns at public facilities.
Lexington, Kentucky – Two tragic drowning incidents in Kentucky have resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a young child and an elderly man. First responders discovered the body of 76-year-old Ronald E. Logan in a Lexington reservoir on Wednesday night, following a search initiated after reports of a person going underwater and not resurfacing. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, 7-year-old Santino Montreal Yancey Hardwick was confirmed dead after a suspected drowning at the Paradise Cove Aquatic Center in Richmond on Monday.
Ronald E. Logan, a resident of Lexington, was the focus of a rescue operation that began before 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Major Derek Roberts from the Lexington Fire Department announced that Logan’s death is currently being investigated as an accidental drowning, with further details about the circumstances still to be determined…