Three people were injured during a Saturday night boat accident on Lake Cumberland.
According to the Jamestown Fire Department, the accident happened in the area of Beaver Creek and Otter Creek.
The collision between the two boats caused three people to go into the water, but local rescue officials say all three individuals were wearing life jackets, which likely saved their lives.
The three individuals were transported to two helicopter landing zones, one at Halcomb’s Landing and another at Jamestown Marina. Two of the individuals were taken by helicopter, and another was taken by ambulance.
Several agencies responded to the accident, including Jamestown Fire Department stations 1 and 2, Jamestown Dive Team, Russell County Search and Rescue, Russell County EMS, Russell County Emergency Management, Clinton County EMS, Wayne County EMS, and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, which is leading the investigation.
Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers said the quick response by all agencies and working together resulted in a positive outcome, and praised the work of all the first responders involved.
Most departments cleared the scene before midnight.
