Man Dies in Apparent Drowning at Twisting Falls

North Wilkesboro man drowns after jumping into Twisting Falls in Tennessee

The sheriff’s office said the man from North Wilkesboro became caught in the undertow after jumping into Twisting Falls while in Tennessee.

North Wilkesboro man drowns at Twisting Falls

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. — One person died at Twisting Falls after emergency crews responded for more than nine hours on Saturday, Aug. 8, according to Carter County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) spokesperson Abby Frye. Frye said the call came in as…

Wilkes man drowns in Carter County, Tenn.

A North Wilkesboro man drowned Saturday while swimming at Twisting Falls on the Elk River in Carter County, Tenn., officials stated.

North Carolina man identified in Twisting Falls drowning incident

The victim of a drowning incident in Carter County has now been identified. Lucas Seth Anderson, 35, from North Wilkesboro.

Man dies in apparent drowning at Twisting Falls

A 35-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after an apparent drowning at Twisting Falls, according to the Carter County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Twisting Falls after receiving a report of a possible drowning. According to the sheriff’s office, witnesses said the man jumped from the falls, became caught in the undertow and was pulled beneath the water. A member of the man’s group was able to retrieve him from the water and began per…

Emergency crews working at Twisting Falls in Carter County for nearly 9 hours

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Emergency crews have been responding to a call at Twisting Falls in Carter County, TN, for nearly nine hours on Saturday, according to Carter County Sheriff's Office Mike Fraley. Officer Fraley said the call "came in as a fall" and that an individual was reportedly unconscious. At 1:30 p.m., Carter [...]