TWRA reports Labor Day Weekend sees One Boating Fatality
September 7, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports there was one boating-related fatality over the 2021 Labor Day holiday period from September 3rd-6th, 2021.
The fatal incident occurred Saturday evening on Percy Priest Lake in Rutherford County. Jose Alatorre and a 6-year-old girl, believed to be his daughter, were reported to have fallen off a jet ski.
10 Safety Tips for Boating this Labor Day Weekend
September 4, 2021
Chevy Chase, MD – Before taking to the waterways, plot a course to safety. GEICO InsuranceAgency and the U.S. Coast Guard recommends the following:
Operate your boat at a safe speed and stay aware of hazards. (GEICO)
TWRA says Labor Day Final Major Summer Holiday Boating Weekend
September 2, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2021 summer boating season is September 4th-6th, 2021. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner.
The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers will be on the watch for dangerous boating behavior, such as boating under the influence (BUI) and other reckless operations.
Final Major Summer Holiday Boating Weekend
TWRA reports No Boating Fatalities during Independence Day Holiday
July 8, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports there were no boating-related fatalities and six statewide serious injury boating incidents over the July 4th holiday weekend which includes the annual Operation Dry Water.
The TWRA reported 21 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests over the holiday weekend which ran from July 2nd-5th. The arrests were an increase from the 11 recorded in 2020.
TWRA says there were 21 BUI Arrests Made during Fourth of July holiday.
TWRA announces Operation Dry Water to take place July 3rd-5th
June 26, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 3rd-5th, 2021. Operation Dry Water is a weekend of education and enforcement about the dangers of impaired boating throughout the state.
The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity on the water and there is also an increase in the number on incidents during this time. The TWRA is teaming with the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).
TWRA Reports Two Boating-Related Fatalities Over Labor Day Weekend
September 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports there were two boating-related fatalities over the 2020 Labor Day holiday period from September 4th-7th, 2020.
The fatal incidents occurred on Watts Bar Lake and Old Hickory Lake. TWRA officers were dispatched to a third fatal incident on the Hatchie River but it was reported to be medical related.
TWRA boating officers made four boating under the influence (BUI) arrests during the Labor Day weekend.
TWRA says Go Boating, Have Fun, Stay Safe this Labor Day Holiday Weekend
September 2, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2020 summer boating season is September 5th-7th, 2020. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner.
The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers will be on the watch for dangerous boating behavior, such as boating under the influence (BUI) and other reckless operation.
Boat in a safe and responsible manner this Labor Day Weekend
TWRA Reports No Boating Fatalities, 11 BUI Arrests Over July 4th Operation Dry Water Weekend
July 8, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports there were no boating-related fatalities and eight statewide serious injury boating incidents over the July 4th holiday weekend which includes the annual Operation Dry Water.
Operation Dry Water was held July 3rd-5th, 2020 and is a national weekend of awareness and enforcement campaign directed toward reducing alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities.
TWRA makes 11 BUI Arrests over Independence Day Holiday.
TWRA Set for Operation Dry Water Over July 4th Holiday Weekend
June 28, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 3rd-5th, 2020. Operation Dry Water is a weekend of education and enforcement about the dangers of impaired boating throughout the state.
The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity on the water and there is also an increase in the number on incidents during this time.
Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Traditional Start to Tennessee’s Summer Boating Season
May 21, 2020
Nashville, TN – The 2020 Memorial Day holiday weekend is upon us and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to emphasize the use of life jackets along with boating in a safe and responsible manner.
The Memorial Day holiday weekend is regarded as the unofficial start to the summer boating season and is one of the year’s busiest boating weekends. Last year, there were no boating-related fatalities during the holiday weekend for the fifth consecutive year.
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