Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana
End of Watch Friday, April 17, 1998
Add to My HeroesKarl Eugene Kelley
First Sergeant Karl Kelley died from injuries suffered the day before during a training exercise at the Williams Dam on the East Fork White River in Lawrence County.
A boat containing two other conservation officers had overturned in turbulent waters. When Sergeant Kelley and another conservation officer attempted a rescue, their boat capsized as well. First Sergeant Kelley was rescued after being submerged for 15 minutes. He survived for 24 hours before succumbing to his injuries at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sergeant Kelley had served with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, son, two stepsons, parents, brother, sister, four grandchildren, and two stepgrandchildren.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 28 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
- Incident Date Thursday, April 16, 1998
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 Reflections1st Sgt. Kelley,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Indiana. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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