At approximately 13:00 hours on September 7, 2012 one individual fell overboard and into the Clinch Tailwater just above the weir dam below Norris Dam, the victim and vessel were swept over the dam.  The victim was pinned under a log at the base of the dam and drowned.  Based on witness statements the victim had already fallen overboard and was in the water prior to going over the dam.  Witnesses state that the victim was attempting to swim away from the dam when he was swept over.  The individual was seen prior to the accident working on the engine of his vessel with apparent mechanical issues.  It is unclear what caused the victim to fall overboard.
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