The family of Randy cress told LEX18 that the missing man was found dead Tuesday. Police in Beattyville have confirmed this, saying he was found in water.
Authorities in Lee County continued their weekend search for the missing man on Monday.
On Sunday, crews searched near a creek on Mill Branch School Road just outside of Beattyville for any evidence of missing 52-year-old Randy Cress. Several agencies were working together in the search including Powell County Search and Rescue, crews out of Elliott County, along with KSP and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Search dogs were also brought in to help the dozens of volunteers.
The sheriff’s office was focusing on the area near the creek because Cress lives nearby and the area is in the vicinity of where he was last seen. Sources tell LEX 18 that Cress’s hat and two prescription pill bottles were found along the creek.
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The Cress family released the following statement, “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, prayers, & kind words of encouragement. We would like to thank the Lee County Search and Rescue, Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Kentucky State Police, neighbors, friends, and others for all their efforts. Special thanks to Brian Morris, Greg Smallwood, Buddy Smallwood, Justin Wade, Joey Gross, Joe Gross, Shannon McIntosh, Hooky Thomas, Steve Johnson, Burnis Fox, and Waynie Creech. There are no words that can express how grateful we are to you. Your kindness, perseverance and selflessness will not be forgotten. Randy was a very special person. He was a father, a son, a brother, a uncle, and a friend to many. He was loved and will truly be missed.”
