Teen Injured in Single-Boat Accident on Lake Keowee
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is investigating a single-boat accident on Lake Keowee that occurred on August 13th, resulting in a 13-year-old sustaining non-life-threatening injuries from the boat's propeller.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 14, 2026 —
An investigation is underway by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) into a single-boat accident that took place on Lake Keowee on August 13th.
The incident involved a boat and resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to a 13-year-old individual. According to initial reports, the injuries were sustained from the boat’s propeller.
Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the accident, the type of boat involved, or the specific location on Lake Keowee have not yet been released by the SCDNR as the investigation is ongoing.
The department is responsible for investigating boating accidents on South Carolina waterways to determine contributing factors and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
The 13-year-old victim’s condition has been described as non-life-threatening.
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