Divers with the Knox County Rescue Squad recovered the victim’s body around 8pm Saturday

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) confirms a fatal boating incident that occurred on Norris Lake near Springs Dock on the afternoon of Saturday, July 19.

Campbell County 911 received a call shortly before 4 p.m. reporting that a male had fallen into the water and was struck by a boat. According to the caller, the individual had not resurfaced.

TWRA wildlife officers responded to the scene and located the vessel involved. Preliminary investigation indicates the 58-year-old male was not wearing a life jacket and fell from the back of a wakeboard boat before being struck by the vessel.

Following an extensive search, the victim’s body was located using a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV), and divers with the Knox County Rescue Squad recovered him around 8 p.m.

The incident remains under investigation. No further details are being released at this time, pending notification of next of kin.

This marks the 14th fatal boating incident in Tennessee this year. TWRA reminds all boaters to wear a life jacket and exercise caution while on the water. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-07/19/2025-9PM)

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