Low water levels brought new challenges for Smith Mountain Lake crews this summer

MONETA, Va. (WSET) — Labor Day typically marks the final big holiday weekend of summer, with boaters getting in some of their last days on Smith Mountain Lake.

But this summer brought different challenges for boaters and emergency crews as drought conditions caused the lake’s water levels to drop.

Even with fewer boats on the water, Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire and Rescue remained busy throughout the summer…

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