On July 22, 2023, at approximately 21:30, a single vessel accident occurred in the Dallas Bay area of Chickamauga Lake in Hamilton County, TN. The incident involved a 17ft, blue, Titan bass boat. While running through Dallas Bay, near Chester Frost, subject hit an unknown object, causing the vessel to quickly sink. 

Both occupants made it safely off of the vessel. Only the bow of the vessel remained above water in such a manner that the navigation lights remained visible. Immediately following the incident, nearby campers heard cries for help and rescued both occupants. 

At approximately 21:44, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency arrived on scene after hearing from a nearby fisherman of the events that were taking place. This resulted in an estimated $6,000 of major damage to the vessel. He was able to retrieve his boat from Dallas Bay within a few hours of the incident. There were no serious injuries as a result of this incident.

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