Several boats have sunk and multiple are 'in distress' at a Trump Boat Parade on Lake Travis, Texas, authorities said. The Travis County Sheriff's Office on Saturday said it's responding to 'many boats in distress' on the lake, located 20 miles northwest of Austin. Authorities said they have received calls from throughout the parade route including Paradise Cove, West Beach, Point Venture and Hurst Creek, according to KVUE. No injuries or deaths have been reported as of 3pm, local time. Organizers of the event had promoted the parade on Facebook, inviting boats of 'all shapes and sizes' to participate. 'Decorate your boats in patriotic colors and fly as many Trump flags as she can handle,' the post read. More than 2,500 people planned to attend and more than 5,800 were interested, according to the event page.
Multiple vessels sink in rough conditions taking part in a Trump Boat Parade on Lake Travis in Texas - as nationwide MAGA celebrations kick off for the Labor Day weekend
Sep. 6 - Rescuers were seen bringing passengers to safety near Emerald Point after their boat became flooded with water.
Lake Travis, a reservoir on the Colorado River, is known for its hazardous sailing conditions at times and has been the site of dozens of boating accidents over the years.
A total of 29 boating deaths were reported on the 65-mile long lake in 2018, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Authorities said they have been unable to confirm how many boats are in need of help or have sunk due to the overwhelming amount of calls they've received.
The Austin-Travis County EMS also confirmed it has not received any calls regarding medical emergencies and therefore is not assisting at the lake.
'ATCEMS has not been requested to respond to any of them. If this changes, we’ll provide an update', they said in a statement on Twitter... more
Multiple vessels sink in rough conditions taking part in a Trump Boat Parade on Lake Travis in Texas - as nationwide MAGA celebrations kick off for the Labor Day weekend
Sep. 6 - Rescuers were seen bringing passengers to safety near Emerald Point after their boat became flooded with water.
Lake Travis, a reservoir on the Colorado River, is known for its hazardous sailing conditions at times and has been the site of dozens of boating accidents over the years.
A total of 29 boating deaths were reported on the 65-mile long lake in 2018, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Authorities said they have been unable to confirm how many boats are in need of help or have sunk due to the overwhelming amount of calls they've received.
The Austin-Travis County EMS also confirmed it has not received any calls regarding medical emergencies and therefore is not assisting at the lake.
'ATCEMS has not been requested to respond to any of them. If this changes, we’ll provide an update', they said in a statement on Twitter... more
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