Sevierville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 8/29 10:37 a.m.: We’re learning more about the death of a lifeguard Thursday afternoon at a resort in Sevierville.
Officials with the City of Sevierville say police and emergency personnel responded around 12:30 p.m. to The Resort at Governor’s Crossing at 225 Collier Drive for a report of an emergency at the indoor pool.
Authorities say the on-duty lifeguard, 21-year old Colden Riner, had reportedly fallen into the pool and was unresponsive. Lifesaving efforts were ongoing when emergency personnel arrived. Riner was transported to LeConte Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
An investigation is underway and an autopsy is planned.
ORIGINAL STORY: Our news partner WVLT reporting Sevierville Police are investigating after a lifeguard dies during an incident at The Resort at Governor’s Crossing Thursday, August 28.
This is a developing story and no other information has been released.
