Bowling Green Teen Drowns in Barren River - Update
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Posted: 9:10 PM Mar 30, 2008
Last Updated: 2:41 PM Mar 31, 2008
Reporter: Morgan White
Email Address: morgan.white@wbko.com

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A Bowling Green teenager drowned after trying to cross the Barren River.

Police say the body of 15-year-old Jessie Ingram was discovered early Sunday about 50 yards downstream from where he went under.

Ingram was swimming in Barren River with another teen on Saturday night.

Somewhere near the bank, something went terribly wrong, and Ingram went under.

Deborah Williams with the rescue squad was one of the first on the scene.

"The Warren County Rescue Department was dispatched around 9:30 by the Warren County Sheriff's Office to attempt to find a juvenile that was in the water behind Beach Bend Park," she says.

The park was hosting a motorcycle contest, and authorities believe Ingram was trying to swim across the river to see the race.

Mel Veatch was camping on Mar. 29 and saw the recovery effort taking place.

"There was a rescue squad and first responders in the water, and they seemed to be concentrating on an area sort of left of that ramp across the river," he recalls.

As the night progressed crews from Alvaton, Allen County, Richardsville and Hart County joined in the effort.

"Later on a boat was launched further. I think that's South of here, and came up to this point. And they started searching the river with
a boat," Veatch explains.

The crews worked all night to recover the body, and Williams says despite the tragedy she's proud of the volunteers.

"We got teams today that have had no sleep, but they did a
really good job," she says.

Ingram's body was recovered at 4:36 a.m. on Mar. 30.

Jessie Sean Ingram's death was ruled an "accidental freshwater drowning" by the Warren County Coroner.

Jessie's family is accepting donations to help pay for funeral costs.

Anyone interested in helping the family can donate money to Heritage Funeral Services at 1510 Campbell Lane.

Visitation for Jessie Ingram will be held at Heritage on Tuesday, April 1, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 2, at 1:00 p.m.

For more information, please call Heritage Funeral Services at (270) 746-0603, or (270) 991-2758.

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Posted by: Kristen Dallas Location: Bowling Green on Sep 24, 2008 at 04:53 PM
I will always miss you Jesse Sean Ingram Jr.

Posted by: Shawna Location: Smiths Grove on Sep 17, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Sean was a great friend to everyone he knows. I cry alot over him because i miss him and i keep wanting to think that hes going to show up at school one day but hes not and that's my problem, its so hard to except the fact that hes gone forever that is until i die, because then I'll see him in heaven.

Posted by: Jordyn on Sep 4, 2008 at 12:05 PM
I MISS U BUDDY!!!

Posted by: Tanner on Jun 14, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Miss u bro

Posted by: Kassie Location: Bowling Green on May 15, 2008 at 03:18 PM
I miss you very much Sean you were a great friend. it kills me too know that evrytime someone mentions your name it just rips my heart out. You were loved much Sean i willl be where you are sometimes. I wish that we can take everything back and you were here and we were friends again. I know nothing can bring you back but in my heart your still alive. Love you Sean and miss you very much.

Posted by: jordan on May 15, 2008 at 02:32 PM
we miss him very much and we will never forget him WE LOVE YOU SEAN we will see you again some day With love jordan juett

Posted by: Shawna Curtis Location: Bowling Green on May 14, 2008 at 10:29 AM
hey sean i miss you so much it breaks my heart to have to beleive that you are actually gone forever. I didn't get to know you really good, but i got to know you well enough, but i miss you so much and think about you all the time 24/7 and i wish that i could've gotten to know you better, you were so close to everybody and you are missed so much that kills me to even think about you not being here. well i just wanted to let you know how much i miss you and hope to see you soon in heaven my dear brother!!! luv you and miss you bunches!!!

Posted by: ruby Location: bowling green on Apr 8, 2008 at 02:10 PM
we love and miss you

Posted by: Sean Ingram Jr Family on Apr 4, 2008 at 01:51 PM
The Family of Jesse Sean Ingram Jr would like to say thank you to everyone for all your prayers, support, flowers and donations. There is no way that we could ever repay or express our gratitude for all the support that this community and others has given us. God Bless Everyone of You and we ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers. Thank You

Posted by: Tiffany M Blair Location: bg on Apr 4, 2008 at 01:47 PM
sean, you was a good friend to all who loved him...sorry for not being nice to you and every one at East will miss you it just hasen;t been the same without you. i was in your 7th period class and you was the best...

Posted by: Jordan Location: Bowling Green on Apr 4, 2008 at 01:44 PM
R.I.P sean we will miss you lots and we love you. You were so nice to me and you were there for me when i needed you... I will miss u lots

Posted by: whitney Location: cannotsay on Apr 1, 2008 at 12:48 AM
this was my brothers best friend

Posted by: Tanner Location: Bowling Green on Mar 31, 2008 at 05:44 PM
R.I.P Sean We All Love You

Posted by: Melissa Location: Bowling Green on Mar 31, 2008 at 04:53 PM
I really didn't know him that much but he was a really great friend to ever one.He was a great person & will always be remember for ever and always. Every body will miss the great person that he is.

Posted by: Scott Location: Smiths Grove on Mar 31, 2008 at 03:53 PM
We will all miss you!!!!!!

Posted by: Michelle Location: Bowling Green on Mar 31, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Sean was a great person and friend. He was always there when someone needed him! Everyone will miss him!!!We Love you Sean!!

Posted by: Tori on Mar 31, 2008 at 01:48 PM
R.I.P. sean was loved and is now missed by us all... he was allways positive&is now in a better place. he made the most out of his life and he was like a brother to me. he was allways there for me when ever & where ever i needed him... no matter what he was going through

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