Found Deceased KY - Adam Layman Thomas, 34, presumably drowned during rescue attempt, Louisville, 13 Jan 2022

[hibachai]

On listed date multiple witnesses state Mr. Thomas jumped into the Ohio River attempting to rescue a female in the water. Witnesses state after realizing he couldn't reach her, he attempted to come back to shore but was unable to make it. Mr. Thomas took his pants off and was only wearing underwear at the time of this incident.


The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[ClaireNC]

34 year old Adam Layman Thomas, a white male, 5’10” to 5’11” tall and weight 200 to 215 lbs. Blonde or strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes.

Last seen January 13, 2022 in Louisville, KY, jumped into the Ohio River attempting to rescue a woman.

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[moonriverfarm]

Did the female pass away also?

 

[JurassicParker]

This is sad. I hope he is found soon.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

On listed date multiple witnesses state Mr. Thomas jumped into the Ohio River attempting to rescue a female in the water. Witnesses state after realizing he couldn't reach her, he attempted to come back to shore but was unable to make it. Mr. Thomas took his pants off and was only wearing underwear at the time of this incident.


The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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Any info on how the woman ended up in the river? What an heroic act on his part. That's not a friendly river for any human not in a boat.

 

[Oakie]

Any info on how the woman ended up in the river? What an heroic act on his part. That's not a friendly river for any human not in a boat.

And especially not as cold as the weather has been here lately. He would have succumbed to hypothermia quickly.

 

[mlhenn]

Family says Louisville man 'died a hero' attempting to save person in Ohio River

A Louisville man who died while trying to save someone's life was honored on Saturday.

More than 100 people gathered to remember Adam Thomas, who died last week while trying to save someone in the Ohio River.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Authorities Identify Missing Man Whose Remains Were Found in Newburgh

Authorities in Newburgh, Indiana, have identified a missing man whose remains were recently discovered.

The Warrick County Coroner's Office says the remains that were found near the Old Lock and Dam in Newburgh on Saturday belonged to 34-year-old Adam L. Thomas of Louisville, Kentucky.

Authorities say Thomas had been missing since January 2022 after jumping into the Ohio River in Louisville in an attempt to rescue a woman who had jumped into the water.

 

[YaYa_521]

Rest in peace, Adam.