Body of missing Mingo County man found in Tug River

LENORE, W.Va. — The body of a Mingo County man who went missing in flood waters Aug. 23 was located Friday in the Tug Fork River near Naugatuck, Kentucky.

Authorities confirm the body of Roger Urban, of Lenore, was found about four miles from where he went into the high water while riding his ATV.

Lenore volunteer firefighters found the body Friday afternoon. The Martin County, Kentucky coroner confirmed the death was by accidental drowning.





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