An ill-fated trip to the lake turned out alright for two boaters who got stranded on a small island in Banks County.
The incident happened Monday, Dec. 23, at the watershed lake at 851 Grove Level Road in Commerce. Officials say the two people were trapped on an island in the middle of the lake after their boat began taking on water and became unusable. Unable to return to shore, they called for help.
Banks County Fire and Emergency Services personnel used a small boat provided by Jackson County EMA to reach the stranded boaters. They transported them safely back to shore. Fire officials say both individuals were cold but uninjured.
