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Fatal Boating Accident Halts Major League Fishing Tournament in Alabama

One person is dead following a multi-boat collision on Lewis Smith Lake, prompting an investigation and the cancellation of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational.

Overview

  • A deadly boating accident occurred on Lewis Smith Lake during the second day of the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitational on Wednesday morning.
  • The crash, involving competitor Flint Davis of Leesburg, Georgia, resulted in one confirmed fatality, as stated by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
  • The incident, which took place around 7 a.m., involved multiple boats, though details about the extent of damage or additional injuries remain unclear.
  • Major League Fishing has canceled the remainder of the tournament and is cooperating with investigators and emergency officials.
  • The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has launched an investigation into the crash, with further updates expected as more information becomes available.

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