RedactedNarrative: On 12/31/2022 at approximately 0754 operator and his son were trolling fishing on Cherokee Lake in Hamblen County near Kidwells Ridge Access Area. They were fishing in a 1998 14ft Alumacraft Jon Boat. While trolling, Operator fell into the water and his son jumped into the water to help his father. The boat was still in gear and continued to do circles. Son was treading water for approximately 25 minutes while holding onto his father until two fishermen in separate boats came to help. The two fishermen were able to load Operator and Son into one of their boats and transport them back to the boat ramp. TWRA officers were able to stop the boat and bring it back to the boat ramp. Operator was pronounced dead at the scene by the Hamblen County medical examiner.