Man dies after cliff jump at Kinkaid Lake Bluffs, authorities say

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) — A 26-year-old man has died after jumping from the bluffs at Kinkaid Lake on Saturday evening, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Emergency crews responded around 5:22 p.m. on June 21 after multiple 911 callers reported a possible drowning. Authorities say the man jumped into the water and was unable to make it back to shore.

First responders from several local agencies launched a coordinated search effort, eventually locating and recovering the man’s body. His identity is not being released at this time.

Assisting Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in the search were the Murphysboro, Ava, and Campbell Hill Fire Departments, the MABAS Division 45/68 Dive Team, Jackson County Ambulance Service, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office also thanked boaters on the lake for their cooperation during the emergency response.

This is a developing story. We’ll provide updates as more information becomes available.