B.A.S.S. mourns death of WKU angler Johnathan Brian

[Mike Cork]

B.A.S.S. mourns death of WKU angler Johnathan Brian
 
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As previously shared, two boats were involved in an incident on Thursday of last week, resulting in injuries, during the practice round for the Bassmaster College Series event on Lake Murray. On Friday, two of the three anglers who were hospitalized were released.
Authorities have since confirmed the death of Western Kentucky angler Johnathan Brian.

"We are all heartbroken to learn the news of Johnathan's tragic death," said B.A.S.S. CEO Chase Anderson.

B.A.S.S. will continue to support the ongoing investigation into the incident.

"Our hearts go out to Johnathan's family, friends, and college fishing community," Anderson said, "and we continue to offer our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to Johnathan's family and loved ones while respecting their privacy during this painful time."

About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting-edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization's fully integrated media platforms include the industry's leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

[Smallie_Stalker]

So sad to hear this news. Prayers for his family.

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[J.W.]

Sad news. I hate it for his team and family.

[bigjim5589]

Very tragic & sad that this young man should lose his life doing what he loved!

There are no words that can make sense of such a loss. 

Thoughts & prayers for his family & friends.

[Princeton_Man]

Heartbreaking... Prayers for his family and friends.

[big g]

So sad, have they figured out how the accident happened?  Did injuries happen in both boats? 

[Mike Cork]

Might be able to look something up in the local news for the area but B.A.S.S. is very vague about it.

[J.W.]

Only thing I've seen is that it was a two-boat collision. I didn't expect much info to be released while it was under investigation, but surely they've concluded any investigations by now.

Edit to Add:
Found another report that said there was dense fog.

[Bigbass201]

I hope to see some more details on this as it comes out.

[bassmedic46]

Very sad, Prayers for his family and friends.