Lyon County law enforcement jump into action to save suicidal woman

A woman was saved in Lyon County over the weekend after she reportedly wandered into the woods after taking several substances while trying to end her own life.

Lyon County deputies were called to Kuttawa on Saturday after someone reported that a suicidal woman had taken several substances before telling others she wanted to end her life and fleeing into a wooded area.

Chief Deputy Sam Adams and Deputy Joe Witherspoon arrived to the scene soon after with K9 Kaos and located the woman between New Circle and KY 295.

The woman was brought to a waiting ambulance, then taken to a local hospital for medical and mental health treatment.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office was assisted by EMS, Kuttawa Fire Department, Eddyville police, Eddyville Fire Department, and Kentucky State Police.