A deadly incident occurred in Alabama during a fishing tournament in the big leagues on Wednesday morning.
The incident involved multiple ships in Lewis Smith Lake during the second day of Tackle Warehouse Invitational, which Major League Fishing (MLF) confirmed that it was a “serious navigation accident,” the organization said in a statement.
WBMA informs that three have now been confirmed dead, while three others are injured after the accident of multiple boats. The Alabama Law Application Agency identified one of those killed as Joey M. Broom, 58 years old.
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The competitors support their ships in the lake in the Fishing Fishing Warehouse of the Major Invitational Leagues in Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina, March 14, 2025. (IMAGN)
The MLF said the incident also involved Flint Davis, a competitive Leesburg fisherman, Georgia.
“Out of respect for those involved, and to guarantee the accuracy of all the information, no more details will be disclosed at this time,” said the MLF in his statement. “MLF is working in close collaboration with law officials and emergency. Additional updates will be provided according to the appropriate authorities.
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“Our deepest thoughts, prayers and concern are with all those affected by this tragic incident.”
Participants prepare for the morning launch of the first day for the major league fishing, Warehouse Invitational in Anderson, South Carolina, March 14, 2025. (IMAGN)
Davis also issued a statement on his Instagram.
“I want to thank everyone for thoughts and prayers,” he wrote. “I ask you to keep me all the other people and families affected in your prayers. I will let them know more when I can.”
The fishing tournament, which would be supposed to be held until Thursday, has been canceled.
The Callman Ema County confirmed that the accident in the lake occurred around 7 AM near Miller Bottom, CBS 42 reported, there has been no word about the amount of injuries, or worse, of any other person involved.
The Alabama Law Application Agency is now investigating the accident.
Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitational at Lake Hartwell, March 14, 2025. (IMAGN)
Davis has a victory in his career at the MLF, with 10 Top 10 finals in 63 career events. It has $ 127,690 in professional profits.
