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Coroner: Man Found Near River Likely Died Of Natural, Accidental Causes

Posted at 11:00 PM, Sep 10, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-11 04:58:23-04

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) – The Franklin County Coroner has identified the man whose body was found on the banks of the Kentucky River. He also says the cause of the death is most likely natural or accidental.

A boat full of tourists spotted the body of a man lying on the banks of the Kentucky River Friday morning. The man’s body was taken for autopsy.

The man has been identified as 45-year-old Bryan D. Cox of Frankfort.

The post-mortem examination ruled out trauma.