Parke County, In. – Just after 8pm July 4th the Bellmore Fire Department responded to a boating accident on Raccoon Lake. The fire department responded with a boat coordinating with Indiana Department of Conservation officers to transfer medical personnel to their vessel for patient access and care. Many visitors on the water assisted in guiding emergency responders to the scene of the accident. Due to the nature of the injuries and the mechanism of the accident, one individual was airlifted to a hospital in Indianapolis for advanced treatment. Details regarding the incident are being investigated by the appropriate authorities. Indiana Conservation Officers, Parke County Sheriff’s Department, Bellmore Fire Department, and Parke County EMS all responded to the scene.