Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency News

Investigators Seek Cause of House Boat Explosion on Tennessee River

A woman was killed and a man was injured when a house boat exploded on a Tennessee river Sunday afternoon, according to the state Wildlife Resources Agency. The explosion happened shortly after the 38-foot (12-meter meter) vessel refueled near the …

Tennessee Reports Highest Number of Boating Deaths in 37 Years in 2020

Tennessee had 32 boating-related deaths in 2020, the most in 37 years, wildlife officials said. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reported an increase in traffic on the state’s lakes and rivers in 2020 as outdoor activities such as boating increased …

Fire at Tennessee Animal Rescue Injures Workers, Firefighter, Animals

Veterinarians in Tennessee are treating animals injured in a fire at a zoo and rescue facility for exotic animals. Anderson County Chief Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Lucas told WATE-TV that some zoo workers and a firefighter also suffered minor injuries. Lucas …