Game wardens sprang into action yesterday when two fishermen found themselves stuck on the Oconee River after their boat became entangled in a tree.
What’s Happening: A fisherman contacted Game Warden Erin Paulk Tuesday afternoon after his vessel became trapped on a tree in the Oconee River, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division. The boaters had launched from Central State Boat ramp in Baldwin County and were attempting to reach Balls Ferry Boat Ramp in Wilkinson County when they became stranded.
The Response: Game Wardens Paulk, Wes Freeman, Austin Smith and Kyle Kervin responded to the scene, entering the water to free the vessel from the tree. Wilkinson County EMA, Wilkinson County Fire and Rescue, and the Baldwin County EMA Director also responded to provide additional support if needed.
The Sources: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
