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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Roane County body found
2. Watts Bar Reservoir TWRA body discovery
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency officers recovered the body of 19-year-old Braeden Hartup from Watts Bar Reservoir in Roane County. Hartup went missing after jumping from a boat without a life jacket. The incident occurred near the Winton Chapel Access Area just south of Rockwood. Witnesses reported that Hartup failed to resurface after jumping into the water. TWRA and local agencies collaborated to locate and retrieve Hartup’s body using a remote operated vehicle in 24 feet of water. The body was taken to the Knoxville County Medical Examiner’s Office. Stay updated with WVLT for more information on this tragic event in Knoxville, Tennessee.
1. Roane County man’s remains discovered at Watts Bar Reservoir
2. TWRA confirms body of Roane County man found in Watts Bar Reservoir
In a tragic incident that took place on Sunday, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency officers recovered the body of a Roane County resident from the Watts Bar Reservoir in Knoxville. The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. and has left the local community in shock.
Details of the Incident
The body has been identified as 19-year-old Braeden Hartup, who tragically lost his life while out on the water with friends. The incident unfolded when Hartup, along with ten other individuals, was on an anchored pontoon near the Winton Chapel Access Area, located just south of Rockwood.
Eye-witness Accounts
According to witnesses, Hartup decided to take a swim without a life jacket, jumping off the front of the boat. This decision proved to be fatal, as he failed to resurface, prompting a frantic call to 911 for help.
Recovery Efforts
Following the distress call, officers from the TWRA, along with other local agencies, sprang into action to locate and recover Hartup’s body. Utilizing a remote-operated vehicle, the team was able to locate the body in 24 feet of water. The recovery operation was no easy task, but the dedication and teamwork of the rescue personnel made it possible.
Transportation of the Body
After the body was retrieved, it was transported to the Knoxville County Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination. The community is mourning the loss of a young life, and our thoughts are with Braeden Hartup’s family and friends during this difficult time.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of water safety and the need to always wear a life jacket when engaging in water activities. Tragedies like this one can be prevented with proper precautions and awareness.
