Father dies, 9-year-old son missing after jet ski hits barge in Tennessee lake.
Tragedy Strikes: 9-Year-Old Boy Missing After Jet Ski Collision
Ashland City, Tenn.—In a heartbreaking incident over the weekend, a jet ski collided with a barge on a Tennessee waterway, jet ski hits barge in Tennessee lake.”>leaving officials desperately searching for a 9-year-old boy whose father tragically lost his life in the crash.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency revealed that 36-year-old Steven White and his son were riding the jet ski when it struck a barge being pushed by a tow boat around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Tennessean reported the devastating news.
As the news spread, crew members aboard the Hines Furlong tow boat swiftly responded, rushing to the aid of the two riders. Despite wearing a lifejacket, Mr. White was pronounced dead after being brought ashore, according to The Tennessean.
The search for the missing child resumed at 8 a.m. on Sunday after a brief pause during the early morning hours.
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