MAYNARDVILLE (WATE) – A Middlesboro, Kentucky man was stabbed in the abdomen during a fight on an island near Beach Island Marina.
Dispatch said they received a call about a fight at 9:26 p.m. Saturday from a boat dock at 170 Beach Island Road. Union County Sheriff’s Office and EMS responded and found a 35-year-old male had been stabbed in the stomach. He was flown to University of Tennessee Medical Center by Life Star. Two females and a male were also injured in the fight. They were checked by EMS, but not taken to the hospital
According to reports, six people were on the island near Beach Island Marina when they got into an argument, which turned into a fight. Deputies said all of the individuals knew each other and alcohol was involved.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency was also called to assist in the investigation. Union County Sheriff’s Office said charges are pending.
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