LAKE TRAGEDY
Major League Fishing star Flint Davis breaks silence after being caught up in boat crash that left three dead
Three people were left injured following the accident
THREE people have died after a boat crash during a Major League Fishing tournament.
The horror unfolded on Lewis Smith Lake, northern Alabama, at around 7am on Wednesday.
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Three people were also injured in the accident that happened on the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational.
Joey M Broom, 58, was killed on his Center Console vessel, which was hit by a Nitro Bass Boat, the local Fox affiliate reported.
Broom, a council member in Snead, was pronounced dead at the scene
John K. Clark, 44, and Jeffrey C. Little, 62, were also killed.
They were on board the Center Console vessel before being thrown overboard, as per the ABC affiliate
Clark and Little drowned in the reservoir.
Pro-bass fisherman Flint Davis was caught up in the horror and desperately asked for prayers in a later social media update.
"I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers," he said in a post uploaded to his Instagram Stories.
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"I ask that you keep me and all the other affected people and families in your prayers.
"I'll let you guys know more when I can."
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Tributes have poured in for the victims online.
Devastated pals of Broom described him as a "dear friend."
"You’ve impacted so many lives and will be missed terribly!" one mourner said.
Broom and his wife Khristie welcomed their 10th grandchild - just months before his death.
Khristie revealed that Kiptyn Truett Ponder was born on September 14.
Broom and Khristie's daughter, Karlye, paid tribute by sharing a throwback of her parents standing alongside her at a baby shower.
The MLF confirmed on Wednesday that Davis, of Leesburg, Georgia, was the competing angler caught up in the accident.
Pictures from the fishing boat accident show first responders pulling Davis' boat from the water.
The boat appeared to have suffered damage to both the front and back.
Davis' girlfriend posted on her Instagram story Wednesday morning asking her followers to pray for him.
Major League Fishing's statement
MLF posted on X:
Major League Fishing (MLF) confirms that a serious boating accident occurred this morning on Lewis Smith Lake during Day 2 of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational.
"The incident involved one of the event’s competing anglers, Flint Davis of Leesburg, Georgia.
"Emergency personnel and local authorities responded immediately and remain on scene managing the situation.
"Out of respect for those involved, and to ensure the accuracy of all information, no further details will be released at this time.
"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."
"Please say a prayer for my sweet boyfriend Flint and all others involved in this tragic accident," she wrote.
Davis posted on Instagram just hours before he was involved in the accident.
The fisherman of him smiling as he held two fish during the first day of the invitational.
"Solid day 1. 13-12 has me in 15th place. Looking for another solid bag tomorrow to move up," he wrote in the caption.
"I'm ready to get back out there!"
A $115,000 top prize was at stake, but the competition has now been canceled.
Fans were quick to comment their thoughts and prayers from Davis under his post.
"Sending prayers your way!" one follower wrote.
Davis shared his high hopes for the invitational the day before the tournament started.
"Smith lake starts in the morning," he captioned a photo of him standing on top of his boat in the lake.
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"Ready to get it rolling. Hopefully we can keep this momentum going. Thanks for the partners that help make it happen."
The Cullman County Police Department did not immediately respond to The U.S. Sun's request for more information.
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