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Several boats sink during pro-Trump parade on Austin's Lake Travis
Several boats sank during a parade in support of President Donald Trump on Lake Travis in Austin on Saturday.
TCSO responded to multiple calls involving boats in distress during the Trump parade on Lake Travis. Several boats did sink.— Travis County SO (@Travis County SO)1599335336.0
No fatalities or injuries have been reported, and the office does not suspect foul play, according to a report by the Associated Press.
MEDIA: #ATCEMS has not been involved in any of the boat sinking incidents on Lake Travis today. No injuries or medi… https://t.co/stizsiRRHi— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS)1599336023.0
The event was scheduled for midday on Saturday and included parachute jumpers, according to a Facebook event page. More than 8,600 people registered as interested.
INBOX: Trump Pence Boat Parade in the liberal city of Austin Texas! Boats for as far as the eye can see. Military v… https://t.co/tVSeME567Q— Abigail Marone (@Abigail Marone)1599332104.0
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