RedactedNarrative: On 09/08/2018, two people were participating in the River Road Bass Club Fishing Tournament on The South Licking River in Cynthiana, KY. They launched a 20 foot Shadow Bass Boat at the Cynthiana boat ramp at approximately 0700 hrs. At approximately 0730 they were fishing along the East river bank when their boat drifted and was getting too close to Terry Dam. Terry Dam is a low-head dam that creates a boil at its base. While the boat was not under power, it was getting pulled into the dam. Operator attempted to engage his Minn Kota 65 lbs. thrust trolling motor and in doing so, hit an underwater object and broke the shaft. Operator then attempted to engage the engine; however, his boat was already taking on water over the starboard side of the bow. Their vessel became swamped and capsized, sending both Operator and occupant overboard. Even though multiple PFD's were available, none were utilized by either man. Operator surfaced and survived by holding on to the motor lower unit.
  Other bass tournament participants, were approximately 100 yards downstream from Terry Dam and witnessed the accident. They were able to attach a rope and throw a Type IV flotation device to Operator, allowing him to be pulled to safety. The capsized vessel was later recovered by Harrison County Search & Rescue (HCSR). At approximately 1400hrs HCSR Commander suspended recovery efforts due to inclement weather and rising water levels on the South Licking River. 
  Occupant was recovered by HCSR on Thursday, September 13, 2018, approximately 2 miles down stream from Terry Dam. 
  Kentucky Certificate of Death provided by Harrison County Coroner, states injury occurred by drowning .
  
  