Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green received a call from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources just before 11 a.m. Sunday (08/27) requesting investigative assistance in regards to a deceased male who had been located in the Barren River.
The initial investigation revealed that on Saturday (08/26) at approximately 7:15 p.m. a Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officer made contact with 47 year-old Robert Britt, of Bowling Green. Britt fled on foot from the encounter with the officer and entered into the Barren River.
Kentucky State Police initiated a missing person investigation and officers attempted to locate Britt. Local rescue personnel including watercraft were utilized but responders were unable to locate him. Britt’s remains were located Sunday morning by rescue personnel and divers in the Barren River.
Kentucky State Police was assisted on scene by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Warren County Emergency Management, Richardsville Fire Department and Warren County Coroner’s Office.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green.
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