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On the day, September 5, 2020, several boats sank during the Lake Travis Trump Boat Parade.
Lake Travis: Several boats sink at pro-Trump parade in Texas
Published 6 September 2020
The choppy water was likely caused by the large number of vessels moving closely together
Several boats have sunk on a lake in the US state of Texas during a parade to support President Donald Trump in November's election, officials say.
Authorities say the choppy water was likely caused by the large number of vessels moving closely together on Lake Travis, near the state capital, Austin.
Images showed boats with Trump campaign flags manoeuvring at close quarters.
Media say people had to be rescued from the water, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
The event, called Lake Travis Trump Boat Parade, was organised on Facebook, and more than 2,600 people marked themselves as having attended it.
More than 2,600 people marked themselves as having attended the event
The event was organised by supporters of President Trump on Lake Travis
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Published 6 September 2020
The choppy water was likely caused by the large number of vessels moving closely together
Several boats have sunk on a lake in the US state of Texas during a parade to support President Donald Trump in November's election, officials say.
Authorities say the choppy water was likely caused by the large number of vessels moving closely together on Lake Travis, near the state capital, Austin.
Images showed boats with Trump campaign flags manoeuvring at close quarters.
Media say people had to be rescued from the water, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
The event, called Lake Travis Trump Boat Parade, was organised on Facebook, and more than 2,600 people marked themselves as having attended it.
More than 2,600 people marked themselves as having attended the event
The event was organised by supporters of President Trump on Lake Travis
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I know that someone got this in another forum the other day (in 2024). I have to keep my threads updated.
Mon Sep 9, 2024: On September 5, 2020, several boats sank during the Lake Travis Trump Boat Parade.
Sat Sep 7, 2024: Trump Boat Parade 2024: Will more boats sink in Lake Travis on Sept. 7?
Wed Sep 6, 2023: On September 5, 2020, several boats sank during the Lake Travis Trump Boat Parade.
Hat tip, niyad
Mon Sep 5, 2022: 5 September 2020 Lake Travis t----** boat parade disaster, lest we forget.
Sun Sep 6, 2020: Behind the scenes at the Battle of Lake Travis (the real story)
Mon Jun-01-09: Devil's Cove on Lake Travis near Austin, TX
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The Lake Travis armada was lost.
The waves, they were choppy, for the big boats were sloppy
and at life jackets the MAGA did scoff.
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