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Fox News
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Major League Fishing tournament canceled after deadly boat incident
A deadly boat incident occurred in Alabama during a Major League Fishing tournament on Wednesday morning. The incident involved multiple boats on Lewis Smith Lake during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational, which Major League Fishing (MLF) confirmed was a "serious boating accident," per WHNT News 19. The MLF said in a statement that the incident involved Flint Davis, a competitive angler from Leesburg, Georgia. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick told CBS 42 that one person is dead. "Out of respect for those involved, and to ensure the accuracy of all information, no further details will be released at this time," the MLF said in its statement. "MLF is working closely with law enforcement and emergency officials. Additional updates will be provided as they are confirmed by the appropriate authorities. "Our thoughts, prayers and deepest concern are with everyone affected by this tragic incident." The fishing tournament, which was supposed to run through Thursday, has been canceled. Cullman County EMA confirmed the crash in the lake occurred around 7 a.m. near Miller Bottom, CBS 42 reported. There has been no word regarding the number of injuries, or worse, of anyone else involved. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is now investigating the crash. Davis has one career win on the MLF, with 10 top-10 finishes over 63 career events. He has $127,690 in career earnings. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Coroner: 1 dead in multi-boat crash on Smith Lake
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Several agencies are responding to a fatal boat crash on Smith Lake Wednesday morning. Officials with Cullman County EMA stated the crash happened around 7 a.m. in the area of Miller Bottom. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency told News 19 they are also investigating the crash and information would be provided as it becomes available. There is a Major League Fishing tournament happening on Smith Lake April 15-17. Joe Opager with MLF told CBS 42 sister station WHNT News 19 they are working to gather more information and details to learn more about what is going on at the lake. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick told News 19 that one person is dead. This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information enters the newsroom. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
