1-year-old dies after boat capsizes on North Carolina's Fontana Lake; investigation ongoing.
1-year-old dies after boat capsizes on North Carolina's Fontana Lake; investigation underway. A distress call led officers to a capsized Tritoon being towed by another boat on Saturday. Initial reports stated eight people on board and three people on a high back tube were involved when the boat tipped, throwing everyone overboard. Adults were able to retrieve all children except for a 1-year-old who they could not find. A nearby boater aided in search and rescue efforts and found the baby, but despite life-saving measures, the child could not be revived. All children on board, including the deceased, were wearing personal flotation devices. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is currently investigating the accident.
July 29, 2024
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