A Liberty man is facing charges after being rescued from Lake Liberty.

Deputy Geoffrey Brown, with Casey County Sheriff's Office responded to the Lake for a call for help Sunday evening around 8:30pm. Upon arrival, there was a person in the middle of the lake near an overturned kayak. 

Special Deputy Brian King, and a pedestrian, took a civilian boat and resued the victim.  Deputy King noticed a backpack floating near the kayak, which was found to contain ice and alcohol beverages. 

The subject, 40 year old Benjamin C. Pennington, stated the pack did not belong to him.  He was brought back to land and checked for injuries by Casey County EMS, however, Pennington refused treatment. 

Further investigation uncovered two open alcohol containers inside Pennington's vehicle at the scene. 

He failed a breathalizer test and was charged with Operating a Boat or Watercraft while under the Influence, and Possession of Open Alcohol Container in a Motor Vehicle.

Liberty Fire Department, Casey County Ambulance Service, and Rescue Squad personnel assisted at the scene.