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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
3 Dead in Boat Crash at Major League Fishing Tournament
Three people are dead and multiple people were injured after a tragic boating accident during a Major League Fishing tournament in Alabama. The league announced Wednesday that the accident happened just 30 minutes into Day 2 of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational. The deadly incident involved one of the event's competing anglers, Flint Davis of Leesburg, Georgia. Advertisement Details are still murky but according to multiple reports, a fishing boat collided with another boat. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Related: Beloved Football Chaplain Dies in Freak Boating Accident "Out of respect for those involved, and to ensure the accuracy of all information, no further details will be released at this time," the league announced. "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 and prayers and deepest concern are with everyone affected by this tragic incident." According to TMZ, the victims include Joey M. Broom, 58, who died in the boat collision. John K. Clark, 44, and Jeffrey C. Little, 62, sadly drowned after they were thrown overboard during the incident. The event was scheduled to run until Thursday, but the final day has been canceled due to the tragedy.
Washington Post
17-04-2025
- Washington Post
Three killed in Major League Fishing tournament boat crash
Three men were killed and several others were injured when two boats collided during a fishing tournament Wednesday on a lake about an hour north of Birmingham, Alabama. The accident on the second day of Major League Fishing's Tackle Warehouse Invitational occurred at around 7 a.m. on Lewis Smith Lake. A Center Console boat carrying Joey M. Broom, 58, of Altoona, Alabama; John K. Clark, 44, of Cullman, Alabama; and Jeffrey C. Little, 62, of Brandon, Mississippi, collided with a Nitro Bass Boat, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed in an email to The Washington Post.
CBS News
17-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Fishing tournament boats collision in Alabama leaves 3 dead
Cullman, Ala. — Two boats collided during a fishing tournament early Wednesday in Alabama, killing three people, officials said. Major League Fishing said in a statement that a boating accident occurred during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational held on Lewis Smith Lake, a popular recreational destination about 70 miles north of Birmingham. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, which is investigating the crash, said a bass fishing boat struck a center console-type vessel. Three people who were on board were killed. CBS Birmingham affiliate WIAT-TV reports that the accident happened at about 7 a.m., according to the Cullman County Emergency Services Agency. Neither the state agency nor Major League Fishing released information about what led to the crash. Major League Fishing said in a statement that competitor Flint Davis was involved. The state agency said Joey M. Broom, 58, of Altoona, was fatally injured in the collision. John K. Clark, 44, of Cullman, and Jeffrey C. Little, 62, of Brandon, Mississippi, were thrown overboard and drowned, the agency stated. "This is a heartbreaking moment for our entire organization," Kathy Fennel, Major League Fishing executive vice president and general manager, said in a statement. "Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those affected by this tragedy." The organization canceled the third and final day of the competition, which was scheduled for Thursday. Professional anglers had been competing for a top prize of up to $115,000.
Arab Times
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Accident at a fishing tournament in Alabama kills 3
CULLMAN, Ala, April 17, (AP): Two boats collided during a fishing tournament Wednesday in Alabama, killing three people, officials said. Major League Fishing said in a statement that a boating accident occurred during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational held on Lewis Smith Lake, a popular recreational destination about 70 miles (113 kilometers) north of Birmingham. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, which is investigating the crash, said a bass fishing boat struck a center console-type vessel early Wednesday morning. Three people aboard the vessel were killed. Neither the state agency nor Major League Fishing released information about what led to the crash. Major League Fishing said in a statement that competitor Flint Davis was involved. The state agency said Joey M. Broom, 58, of Altoona, was fatally injured in the collision. John K. Clark, 44, of Cullman, and Jeffrey C. Little, 62, of Brandon, Mississippi, were thrown overboard and drowned, the agency stated. "This is a heartbreaking moment for our entire organization,' Kathy Fennel, Major League Fishing executive vice president and general manager, said in a statement. "Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those affected by this tragedy.' The organization canceled the third and final day of the competition, which was scheduled for Thursday. Professional anglers had been competing for a top prize of up to $115,000.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
3 dead in boat crash at Alabama fishing tournament
Three people died in a boat crash on an Alabama lake during a fishing tournament Wednesday morning, officials said. The crash between two vessels on Lewis Smith Lake happened at 7:03 a.m. when a Nitro Bass Boat struck a Center Console boat, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. The accident occurred on the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational, Major League Fishing said in a statement. 'Our thoughts, prayers and deepest concern are with everyone affected by this tragic incident,' Major League Fishing said. The dead were identified as Joey M. Broom, 58; John K. Clark, 44; and Jeffrey C. Little, 62, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. All three were on the Center Console boat, the agency said. Clark and Little were thrown overboard and drowned, it said, while Broom died of injuries in the crash. 'Troopers with ALEA's Marine Patrol Division are still actively investigating this incident,' the agency said. The third and final day of the tournament has been canceled, Major League Fishing said. 'This is a heartbreaking moment for our entire organization,' Kathy Fennel, the MLF's executive vice president and general manager, said in a statement. This article was originally published on
