Missing Garrard Man Found Deceased

Authorities have reported that body of Ernest “Bud” Flynn was located earlier this morning, Monday, May 4.

Flynn was reportedly found deceased. The Kentucky State Police and Garrard County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.

According to authorities, no foul play is suspected in the case.

Garrard County Emergency Management issued a missing person alert for, Flynn, 83, late on Sunday evening, May 3, reportinng he had last been seen earlier that afternoon.

According to Garrard County Emergency Management, Flynn was last observed at approximately 4:00 p.m. at a residence on Kelley Ridge Road. Officials reported that he was operating an orange Kubota tractor and hauling hay at the time of his disappearance.

Emergency management officials and local responders actively worked throughout the evening to locate Flynn and urged the public to assist. Residents in the surrounding area were encouraged to check their properties, outbuildings, and nearby fields for any signs of the missing individual or the tractor.

The search came to an end when Flynn was located on Monday morning, May 4.