NASHVILLE — On August 2, 2025, shortly after 2 p.m., the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) received a report from the Metro Nashville Office of Emergency Management (OEM) regarding a possible drowning near the Hamilton Creek area of Percy Priest Reservoir.
Preliminary investigation reveals that David Holcroft, 74, of Nashville, was aboard his sailboat with his wife when the incident occurred. The couple was drifting on the lake while Mr. Holcroft was making adjustments to the vessel near the bow. A series of waves reportedly struck the boat, causing him to lose balance and fall overboard.
Nearby boaters heard calls for help and entered the water to assist. TWRA officers arrived quickly on the scene and pulled Holcroft, who was unresponsive, aboard their patrol vessel, where CPR was immediately administered.
Emergency personnel transported Holcroft to TriStar Summit Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased. Holcroft was not wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) at the time of the incident.
TWRA reminds all boaters that wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket is the single most effective way to prevent drowning during boating accidents. This accident raises the number of boating related fatalities on Tennessee waters to 17 for the year. This incident remains under investigation.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for protecting, managing, and Conserving fish and wildlife species for the benefit of Tennesseans and visitors. The Agency also maintains public safety through law enforcement and safety education on waterways.
—TWRA—
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