CARTER COUNTY, Kentucky — The body recovered from Grayson Lake has been positively identified as 19-year-old Marly Kinney, who went missing during a boat outing with friends and coworkers.

Kinney vanished on June 24, 2026, while aboard a rented pontoon boat. She was last seen jumping into the water wearing a bikini. Her body was found several days later after an extensive search operation.

Photos of Marly show a vibrant young woman enjoying life, making her loss even more heartbreaking for family and friends.

The operator of the boat was arrested for boating under the influence, with a reported blood-alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit. Questions remain about the exact circumstances surrounding her disappearance from the vessel.

The Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause of death.

This tragic case has devastated the local community and highlighted the dangers of mixing alcohol with water activities. Marly’s family is mourning the loss of their loved one as the investigation continues.

Our deepest condolences go out to Marly Kinney’s family and friends.