TWRA Reports Four Boating-Related Fatalities over Labor Day Weekend
September 6, 2017
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports there were four boating-related fatalities over the 2017 Labor Day holiday period from September 1st-4th.
The fatal incidents occurred on Cherokee Lake, Chickamauga Reservoir, and Kentucky Lake. TWRA is continuing investigation of the incidents.
TWRA boating officers made four boating under the influence (BUI) arrests.
There were four boating-related fatalities over the 2017 Labor Day holiday.
U.S. Corps of Engineers launches new water safety campaign ‘Life Jackets Worn – Nobody Mourns’
March 7, 2016
Written by Mark Rankin
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District
Nashville, TN – Every year thousands of people in the United States mourn the loss of loved ones who could have survived if they had been wearing a life jacket while spending time on or near our nation’s waters. To heighten awareness, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently launched a national water safety campaign titled “Life Jackets Worn – Nobody Mourns.”
The Corps, in cooperation with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resources and Education Foundation, a non-profit foundation established to support Corps natural resources and recreation programs, developed the campaign that specifically targets adult males.
Two young swimmers place life vests from the Life Jacket Loaner board at the Cheatham Dam beach area in Ashland City, Tennessee. (Mark Rankin, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District)
TWRA reports Two Boating related Fatalities over July 4th Holiday Weekend
July 12, 2014
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reported two-boating related fatalities over the July 4th holiday weekend. The fatal incidents occurred on Old Hickory lake and Center Hill lake.
The TWRA also reported that boating officers made seven boating under the influence (BUI) arrests. TWRA boating officers were out in full force and checked more than 6,600 boats and issued 210 warnings and 319 citations. [Read more]
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports Memorial Day Weekend Free of Boating-Related Fatalities for Third Straight Year
June 1, 2013
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reporting that there were no boating-related fatalities reported over the 2013 Memorial Day holiday weekend. It marks the third consecutive year that the unofficial weekend start to the summer boating season has been free of boating fatalities.
During the Memorial Day holiday period from Friday, May 24th through Monday, May 27th, there were eight total reported boating accidents for the second straight year.
Summer Boating Season.
