On July 4, 2025, two separate boat explosions on North Georgia lakes left at least ten people injured. The first explosion happened on Lake Lanier near the Margaritaville resorts in Hall County.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - Free boat inspections will be offered at public boat landings throughout South Carolina for the Fourth of July weekend. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Law ...

You can report boating violations, such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, by calling SCDNR’s toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431 or dialing #DNR on your mobile phone.

For more information on waterspout safety, you can visit the DNR’s Boat Safety webpage. The Source: This information was provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Several devastating boat explosions in Georgia recently have sparked new questions about how and why boats can explode, and what every boater must know to prevent it. Though shocking, boating ...

Two boat explosions rocked Georgia lakes on July 4th. Here's what experts say about how to stay safe.