The victim was pulled from the water by another swimmer who performed CPR. Author: Aprylete Russell Updated: 10:14 PM EDT July 4, 2021
GEORGIA, USA The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that a 22-year-old man has drowned after going under the waters of Lake Hartwell on Sunday evening.
According to officials, Georgia Game Wardens were called to the area of Big Oak Recreation on the lake around 6 p.m. There, they learned that the victim was pulled from the water by another swimmer who performed CPR until EMS personnel took over.
However, he did not survive. Authorities are withholding the victim s name pending the notification of his family.
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March 16, 2021
In a teleconference on March 15, 2021, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) posthumously presented Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Captain Stan Elrod with the prestigious Guy Bradley Award for his lifetime contributions to wildlife law enforcement, positive impact on the community and the state, selfless devotion to others, and outstanding leadership. The award is only presented to one state and one federal recipient each year and was accepted by his widow, Julie.
“The late Captain Stanley Curtis Elrod truly was everything you could ask for in a law enforcement officer who works to protect our natural resources and who inspires others to see the immense value of our nation’s native species,” said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. “His death in the line of duty is a tragedy, but his accomplishments during his 27-year career with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforceme
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Trapper Indicted for Illegally Trapping Thousands of Freshwater Turtles in Georgia
The indictment alleges that Horton shipped thousands of freshwater turtles from Georgia to California that had been trapped using turtle nets that were illegal under Georgia law.
December 23, 2020
Nathan Horton has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly illegally trapping and exporting thousands of freshwater turtles in Georgia in violation of the Lacey Act, which regulates the trafficking and labeling of wildlife, fish, and plants.
“Illegal wildlife trafficking both decimates species and undermines the rule of law,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “We are committed to working with our law enforcement partners to prosecute those who violate our nation’s wildlife protection statutes for the sake of illegal profit.”
Prolific Turtle Trapper Indicted For Illegally Trapping Thousands Of Freshwater Turtles Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Nathan Horton has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly illegally trapping and exporting thousands of freshwater turtles in Georgia in violation of the Lacey Act, which regulates the trafficking and labeling of wildlife, fish, and plants.
“Illegal wildlife trafficking both decimates species and undermines the rule of law,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “We are committed to working with our law enforcement partners to prosecute those who violate our nation’s wildlife protection statutes for the sake of illegal profit.” he U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, considers the illegal trapping and commercialization of Georgia’s protected turtle species a high priority, and we will continue to work closely with our State partners to protect the irreplaceable natural resources,” said Assistant Direct