LENOIR CITY MAN DIES ATTEMPTING TO SAVE CHILD

A man died in Lenoir City, Tennessee, after a jet ski accident while attempting to save a juvenile involved in the incident. The accident occurred at Fisherman’s Boat Ramp, involving two juveniles wearing life jackets and an adult who was not.
Emergency crews, including the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, responded Thursday night. The adult was found deceased just after midnight using a Remotely Operated Vehicle and divers.
The sheriff’s office expressed condolences and gratitude to the multiple agencies that assisted in the response.