Fatalities Reported at Annual Alabama Fishing Tournament

During a Major League Fishing tournament on Lewis Smith Lake in Cullman County, Alabama, a boat crash occurred, resulting in three men being killed and several others injured. The collision took place between a bass boat and a center console vessel, with three men on the center console vessel losing their lives. The victims were identified as 58-year-old Joey Broom, 44-year-old John Clark, and 62-year-old Jeffrey Little. Cullman and Little drowned after being thrown overboard, while the cause of death for Broom was not specified. The tournament organizers, Major League Fishing, canceled the final day of the tournament as a result of the tragedy. The organization expressed deep condolences to the families and friends of the victims and stated that they are cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The Tackle Warehouse Invitational competition, where pro anglers compete for up to $115,000 and a spot in the Championship in September, is an annual event held in Cullman, Alabama. Major League Fishing has not provided further details on the crash and has refrained from any additional comments at this time.