Boater Rescued After Medical Emergency on Cordell Hull Lake
A boater on Cordell Hull Lake in Smith County was rescued Sunday morning after suffering a medical emergency. His wife reported him missing when he didn't return, and rescue crews found him semi-conscious on his boat. He was treated by…
Nashville, TN, August 2, 2026 —
A boater was rescued Sunday morning from Cordell Hull Lake in Smith County after experiencing a medical emergency.
The Smith County Rescue Squad responded to a call after the boater’s wife reported him missing. She stated that he had not returned as expected, prompting a search of the lake.
Rescue crews located the individual on his boat. He was found in a semi-conscious state. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provided treatment at the scene.
Following initial treatment, the boater was transported to a local hospital for further medical care. The specific nature of the medical emergency was not provided. No further details regarding the boater’s condition or the timeline of events were immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Kassidy Brown on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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