Strong winds in Death Valley National Park caused Lake Manly to shift two miles north, leading to shallower and muddier water. Boating on the lake has been suspended due to the drying conditions, despite the recent influx of visitors attracted by the rare opportunity to kayak. The lake's formation is a result of rare heavy rainfall, and although boating is no longer permitted, the lake may still offer picturesque reflections through April.
Vanilla Ice revealed in an interview that he was friends with Pablo Escobar and the Cocaine Cowboys in the 90s, frequently hanging out at Escobar's home on Star Island in Miami Beach. Ice described their friendship as casual, with boat racing being their common interest. He admitted to not knowing who Escobar really was until questioned by the FBI, and expressed his admiration for Escobar's boat racing ventures. Escobar was later killed in 1993 by local authorities in Colombia.
Anchor High Marina in Hendersonville, Tennessee, suffered severe damage from tornadoes, with most of their docks collapsing and several boats sinking. The marina's owner is concerned about losing their slip owners to other marinas during the rebuilding process. However, the marina's restaurant, The Rudder, survived the storm and is now relying on customers to support them, especially since their usual winter tenants will not be returning. Despite the challenges, the owner remains optimistic about the marina's future.
A teenager is missing and four people were injured after a boat carrying seven individuals ran aground on Lake Austin. Emergency responders declared it a Level 5 mass casualty incident and transported the injured victims to hospitals. Recovery efforts for the missing teenager are underway by multiple law enforcement agencies.
Several people suffered serious injuries after a boat ran aground at Lake Austin in Texas. The incident, described as a single-boat accident, occurred when the boaters lost control after going over a wake from another boat. Two individuals were transported to the hospital with serious injuries, two others had potentially serious injuries, and a teenager is currently missing. The incident has been declared a Level-5 mass casualty incident, and responders are in recovery mode.
Multiple agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, and Sarasota County EMS, responded to a boating collision in the 400 block of Blackburn Point Road in Sarasota County. The collision involved two personal watercraft (PWCs) and resulted in a 27-year-old female being injured. She was airlifted to Bayfront Health for treatment. The incident is currently under investigation.
Officials are issuing warnings to visitors of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area after two drownings occurred over the weekend, bringing the total number of deaths this year to 19. Close calls with boaters caught off-guard by monsoon winds and incidents of swimmers being blown away by strong winds have also been reported. Authorities emphasize the importance of wearing lifejackets and prohibit the use of pool toys, which can be dangerous in windy conditions. Unsafe boating practices, such as drinking and driving, are also observed. The water level at Lake Mead has dropped due to drought and climate change.
Actor Jamie Foxx, who has been recovering from an undisclosed medical complication since April, was reportedly seen boating on the Chicago River, looking healthy and waving to onlookers. His daughter had previously confirmed that he was out of the hospital and recuperating. Representatives for Foxx have not provided further information about his medical condition.
A woman suffered serious burn injuries after a firework went out of control and headed towards boaters during a 4th of July fireworks show in Dana Point, California. The incident occurred within the designated safe zone, leaving the woman with second and third degree burns on her left arm. It is unclear how many other people were injured in the incident.
A couple enjoying lunch on their boat in King George Sound, Australia, had a special encounter with a friendly southern right whale that swam around their boat for about 20 minutes. Southern right whales are considered endangered and can grow up to 56 feet long and weigh up to 176,000 pounds. The couple described the whale as calm, gentle, and curious, and the interaction was praised as a priceless experience.
A couple enjoying lunch on their boat in King George Sound, Australia, had a special encounter with a friendly southern right whale that swam around their boat for about 20 minutes. Southern right whales are considered endangered and can grow up to 56 feet long and weigh up to 176,000 pounds. The couple described the whale as calm, gentle, and curious, and the interaction was praised as a priceless experience.
A 13-year-old boy died in a boating accident at a Christian camp near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The incident occurred when the boy and another child fell off an inner tube being pulled by a Camp Cherith employee on Lake Six. The boy was accidentally hit by the boat as the camp employees tried to pick them up. The camp's executive director said staff members tried to save the teen, but he died at the scene. No criminal charges are expected.
A 13-year-old boy died in a boating accident at a Christian camp near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The incident occurred when the boy and another child fell off an inner tube being pulled by a Camp Cherith employee on Lake Six. The boy was accidentally hit by the boat as the camp employees tried to pick them up. The camp's executive director said staff members tried to save the teen, but he died at the scene. No criminal charges are expected.
A 24-year-old boater, identified as Jacob Williams, was found dead in the Intracoastal Waterway after a jon boat he was in collided with a dock near Burcale Road. Williams was thrown from the boat upon impact. The Horry County Fire Rescue, Horry County Police Department, Coast Guard, SCDNR, and HCFR’s Marine Rescue and Dive Team searched for Williams and found his body around 11:30 a.m. An autopsy will be scheduled to determine Williams’ cause of death.
Neva Marlene Klomp, a 67-year-old woman from Clovis, died in a boating accident at Pine Flat Lake after the boat hit a log and changed direction, throwing everyone on board to the ground. The incident was caused by debris from the record snowpack, which has made boating riskier this year. Fallen debris can be found floating in all Central Valley lakes, and it's required to have a lookout while boating on any lake.
