TWRA Probes 8th TN Boating Fatality on Watauga Lake

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TWRA wardens investigate a fatal overboard incident at Rat Branch boat ramp; victim recovered after hours.

WHO: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wardens, first responders, Carter County Rescue Squad divers; victim Alexander C. Luster

WHAT: A boater fell overboard in the no-wake zone and did not resurface; victim was located via ROV and recovered.

WHEN: May 10, 2026 at 7:53 AM ET

WHERE: Rat Branch boat ramp on Watauga Lake, Hampton, Tennessee

WHY: The operator fell overboard in the no-wake zone and did not resurface; the incident is being investigated with an autopsy ordered.

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