Boat fires in the Upper Cumberland are a sign that we need to practice better prevention. That according to TWRA Wildlife Sargeant Dustin Buttram. Buttram said the source of most boat fires is a lack of precautions with electrical systems and fuel systems. He said old personal water craft models like jet skis are know to leak fuel when they ... Read More »
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UC Saw Seven Fatalities From Boating In 2021
The Upper Cumberland saw seven fatalities from boating incidents in 2021. TWRA Wildlife Sergeant Dustin Buttram said that across the state, there were 21 fatalities, 72 injuries, and 93 incidents of property damage. He said that most of the incidents came from operator inattention. “Just not paying attention to their surrounding or other boats in the area, that’s one of ... Read More »