Crossville
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports there were no boating-related fatalities over the Operation Dry Water (ODW) July 4th holiday weekend.
There were 11 injury incidents across the state, along with 16 alcohol-related boating under the influence (BUI) arrests.
Several written citations and warnings were issued, mostly due to vessel registration violations, negligent operation of a vessel, and other safety issues.
The Agency also assisted in the recovery efforts for a drowning victim in Stewart County, which the county sheriff’s office handled.
TWRA’s total number of boating-related fatalities this year stands at 10 as compared to 13 through the July 4th holiday period last year.
TWRA continues to encourage boat safely and personal flotation devices (PFD) throughout the rest of the summer and as Labor Day weekend approaches.
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