According to statements, operator was operating the boat, leaving from Emerald Beach Marina on Shoal Creek traveling west on the Tennessee River toward Wilson Lock.  The Owners of the boat were in the cabin area.  They were taking the boat to Cuba Landing, TN.  Operator said they were about half way between Shoal Creek and the Lock when they thought occupant was having a heart attack.  The women were attempting to help him, and Operator turned the boat around and headed to Marina Mar Boat Marina on Shoal Creek.  He also called 911 and requested medical help.  He then noticed that the women had both passed out.  He tried to get them out of the boat, but was unable to move them.  He noticed he was feeling bad, so he stepped out the side of the boat to get fresh air.  He continued to maneuver the boat going in and out until he arrived at the Marina.  Emergency services were at the Marina when he arrived and said that he fell down when he exited the boat.  All of the occupants were transported to ECM Hospital in Florence and were treated for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.  When I arrived at Marina Mar at 1:28 pm, the boat had a strong odor onboard presumably from fumes.  The rear door of the cabin was open and based on speed of travel and wind direction it is possible that the exhaust fumes exiting the rear of the boat were being blown into the cabin.
Florence