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Highland Haven resident killed in boating accident

05/12/25 | DailyTrib.com

A Highland Haven resident was killed in a boating accident on Lake LBJ on May 10.

According to Granite Shoals Fire Chief Tim Campbell, first responders were called to the scene at around 5 p.m. Saturday. The incident happened while the boat was docked in a small cove. The victim was killed by blunt force trauma after falling into the water. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

“They were docking (the boat), and it was a complete accident,” Campbell told DailyTrib.com.

He went on to explain that no charges had been pressed due to the accidental nature of the incident.

Granite Shoals Fire Rescue, Marble Falls Area EMS, Lower Colorado River Authority rangers, Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens, and Burnet County Sheriff’s Office deputies were among the first responders on the scene.

The name of the victim was not officially released by authorities.

dakota@thepicayune.com

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  2. our sympathy and condolences gonout to the boating accident’s family.

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