MAYNARDVILLE (WATE) – Union County dispatchers say they received a report of a drowning early Saturday morning. It happened at the Beach Island Marina located at 170 Beach Island Rd. They say 59-year-old Benny Williams of Maynardville fell from the end of the marina dock.
Multiple agencies responded. Bystanders attempted to reach Williams, but they were unsuccessful. Williams was recovered in an area of water 45 feet deep at 1:27 Saturday morning. The incident is being investigated by The Union County Sheriff’s Office. They believe this appears to be a tragic accident with no foul play involved.
