Several injuries reported on Georgia waterways holiday weekend

The Brief

  • Georgia game wardens responded to multiple boating incidents across the state during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, including several involving children.
  • Incidents were reported on Lake Hartwell, Lake Oconee, the Chattahoochee River and coastal waterways in Bryan County.
  • Authorities cited one personal watercraft operator on Lake Hartwell for failing to complete Georgia boating education requirements and operating an unregistered vessel.

ATLANTA Georgia game wardens spent the Memorial Day holiday weekend responding to a series of boating incidents across the state, several of which involved injured children.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources released its final boating activity report Tuesday covering the period from May 23 through May 25.

Multiple incidents reported on Lake Hartwell

What we know:

Two separate incidents involving children were reported over the weekend on Lake Hartwell.

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