RedactedNarrative: Based On Witness Statements: 
  Two people were fishing in the White Pine Marine tournament on Cherokee Lake in Hamblen County on February 27, 2021. Operator was operating his 18’ 6” Ranger bass boat with Kentucky registration 0406 WM while Subject1 was an occupant. At around 1400, Operator caught a fish and Subject1 assisted with netting it to the boat just out from the Hamblen County Dock. The vessel was not under the power of the trolling motor or outboard motor at that time. 
  
  Operator was tending to his caught fish when Subject1 returned to the rear of the vessel to continue fishing. Operator heard a large splash and turned to view Subject1 in the water. Operator used the trolling motor to swing the bow of the vessel towards Subject1 to provide aid. Subject1 stopped struggling as Operator approached him. Operator was unable to lift Subject1 in the boat but was able to lift his head out of the water with one arm and operate the trolling motor with his other arm. Operator pulled Subject1 to the nearest bank and shouted for help. 
  
  Two people were in a nearby vessel, heard Operator, and drove to provide assistance at the bank. Operator began administering CPR after they could not identify a pulse. Subject4 called 911 and advised them of the situation and their location. After around four CPR compressions, Subject1 began to cough and expel water. The emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene just before 1430. The emergency personnel were unable to transport Subject1 up the steep embankment and they loaded him on the vessel that Subject4 and subject3 were in. They were transported to the ramp where they could take Subject1 to the ambulance. Subject1 was taken to the Morristown- hamblen Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Operator stated that Subject1’ inflatable personal flotation device had deployed while Subject1 was in the water. The two stated that Subject1’ inflatable personal flotation device had not deployed.
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