On 03/15/2023 around 1750 hours, Operator, was traveling south bound in his bass boat on the Chattahoochee River near Clarks Bridge when he collided with a steel cable submerged underwater. After the collision, Operator noticed he was hung around the cable with his lower unit of the boat motor. Operator untangled the cable and continued to the boat ramp to examine the damage. Operator did get an estimate for the motor to be repaired and it was estimated to have $6,150.00 worth of damage. 

Operator stated he made contact with Olympic Park due to the cable being attached to the property at this location. Both parties have spoken about the incident and Operator has received a partial payment from Olympic Park Venue. 

GW spoke with the president of the Olympic Park and he stated there was no damage to the cable. GW spoke with the manager,  and he stated the cable was not damaged as well.

Lake Lanier
GAINESVILLE                   