The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reported Boone McCrary, 32, was found in a creek that feeds the Nolichucky River on Tuesday.
McCrary had launched a boat into the river on Friday evening with a woman and his dog. The boat capsized after it was swept under a bridge, the TWRA reports. The woman was rescued, but McCrary and the dog did not survive.
On Thursday, Ballad issued a statement on McCrary’s death.
“Boone McCrary, RN, a beloved nurse at Greeneville Community Hospital and a member of our Ballad Health family, tragically lost his life in the flash floods from Hurricane Helene,” the statement reads in part. “It was reported he was in a boat with his dog attempting to save the life of a civilian from the rapid floodwaters. Both Boone and his dog were found deceased by search and rescue personnel.”
Photo: Boone McCrary, who died in historic floods along the Nolichucky River. (Courtesy of Ballad Health)
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) stated in its latest Flash Report on Wednesday night that 11 people had died in Tennessee as a result of the recent floods. One death had been confirmed in Greene County.
The rest of Ballad’s statement can be read below:
This is an incredibly painful moment for all of us, and our hearts go out to Boone’s family, friends and colleagues at Greeneville Community Hospital, as well as everyone who is suffering during this time of profound loss.
The Ballad Health team will remember Boone as the ultimate caregiver who was kind and compassionate with a larger-than-life personality. The past few days, we have heard our team share stories of how he sang to team members and patients to lighten the mood and that he loved music and his beloved chocolate lab, Moss, who was always with him.
We are committed to being there for each of our team members as we grieve and work through the challenging days ahead together. Thank you for respecting the privacy of those affected as we navigate this tragedy.
We know this is an extraordinarily difficult time for everyone. Counseling and support services for team members and their immediate family are available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP is available to assist team members and families with confidential mental health and substance abuse services through Ballad Health Counseling Services. Ballad Health provides coverage at no cost. Additionally, our 24/7 Respond Crisis Hotline is available to the public and can be reached at 800-366-1132.
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