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TCSO: Several boats sink during Trump parade
TCSO officials said that they have responded to multiple calls involving boats in distress during a Trump parade, the first of which came in around 1:15 p.m.
LAKE TRAVIS, Texas - According to the Travis County Sheriff's Office, "several" boats have sunk on Lake Travis Saturday afternoon.
TCSO officials said that they have responded to multiple calls involving boats in distress during a Trump parade, the first of which came in around 1:15 p.m.
Calls came in along the parade route near the following locations:
- Point Venture
- West Beach
- Hurst Beach
- Emerald point
Officials have confirmed that five boats have sunk.
"According to reports received by TCSO, five boats sank during the event. Three were towed out and two remain submerged. All the distress calls were resolved without injury or loss of life. Most boats that were taking on water, or even fully submerged, were able to be hooked up and towed before they sank to the bottom of the lake," TCSO wrote in a press release.
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According to ATCEMS, so far no "injures or medical emergencies" have occurred as a result of the sinkings. Officials also say they have no reports of missing swimmers.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.