Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Thundershower 84°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Missing Florence Man Found Dead At Red River Gorge

Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 10:55 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

The search began Tuesday night.

Leslie Reynolds. File photo.

(Florence, Ky.) - The Florence man who went missing at Red River Gorge was found dead on Saturday.

Leslie Reynolds was reported missing last Tuesday night...A dog team located his body Saturday morning in a secluded ravine.

According to the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team, it’s believed that Reynolds may have slipped coming down an embankment and struck his head before falling into the ravine.

Reynolds had a history of mental illness after being injured in an automobile accident years ago.

Search teams say Reynold’s location made it nearly impossible for search teams to find him.

RELATED STORIES:

Florence Man Reported Missing At Red River Gorge

More from Local News

The Voice That Stayed Local

More than 55 years ago, John Schuler built WSCH into a trusted voice for Southeast Indiana
Daniel Fix Named Assistant Principal of South Dearborn Middle School

He spent the last 11 years serving students at Milan Schools.
Flash Flood Warning for Southeast Indiana

This comes after heavy storms early Thursday morning
Local Talent Celebrated at Ripley County Film Fest

Winners from the four-day event announced
UPDATE: All Lanes Reopen on I-75 Northbound North of Brent Spence Bridge

High water north of Brent Spence Bridge on Ohio side has traffic backed up into Kentucky.
One Injured, Roads Closed After Significant Weather Event in Dearborn Co.

Dearborn County EMA is working to complete storm surveys.

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.

Display Name *

Location *

Email Address *

Comment *

Rating *

1

2

3

4

5

I have read and agreed to the privacy policy and terms & conditions *

Friendship Flea Market

Crunch Time

Events

First Time Homebuyers Seminar
Join NEXA Lending for free at the Lawrenceburg Community Center on Thursday, June 18th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Jun 18, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Community Center
Dolly's Summer Tour
Visit our life-sized Dolly Parton cut-out as she visits local businesses around Dearborn County promoting her Imagination Library.
Jun 18, 2026
Summer Lunch
Free Summer Lunch
Jun 18, 2026

The Voice That Stayed Local

More than 55 years ago, John Schuler built WSCH into a trusted voice for Southeast Indiana

Daniel Fix Named Assistant Principal of South Dearborn Middle School

He spent the last 11 years serving students at Milan Schools.

Flash Flood Warning for Southeast Indiana

This comes after heavy storms early Thursday morning

Batesville’s Moody Ties for 31st, Wins Mental Attitude Award at State Finals

Moody went (+9) over the two-day tournament

Twenty-one Softball Stars Named to 2026 EIAC All-Conference Team

Greensburg was the conference champion (12-1)

EIAC Names 2026 Baseball All-Conference Team

Twenty-two players earned the honor.

On Air

Chelsie playing
Sawyer Brown - Dirt Road

Kelsea Ballerini Miss Me More 8:05

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 8:01

Vince Gill Feels Like Love 7:57

Chayce Beckham 23 7:49