TWRA Reports 31 BUI Arrests Over July 4th Holiday

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports that officers made 31 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests and cited 16 operators for reckless/negligent operation statewide over the 2011 July 4th holiday.

 

There were no reported fatalities from boating accidents, however TWRA officers statewide responded to several drowning calls that were found to be swimming-related. There were a total of six reported property damage accidents and five reported serious injury accidents. The holiday period ran from 6 p.m., Friday, July 1 through midnight, Monday, July 4.

 

In 2010, there was one-related boating accident which resulted in a fatality. TWRA officers made 28 BUI arrests during the 2010 July 4th holiday period.

 

In 2011, there have been 13 boating-related fatalities, 34 serious injury accidents, and 29 reported property damage accidents. TWRA officers have made 81 BUIs this year.

 

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