Update: The man was trying to launch his boat and lost control of the boat and went into the water after the boat. So I suspect he was not too far from the launch ramp when this happened. That's why they were able to reach him so quickly. He was still in relatively shallow water. Although that area drops off into 10 to 15 ft of water not far from the end of the launch ramp.


Quote Originally Posted by Moveon View Post
According to the news report a man (Age between 50 and 60 years old) died today after he fell out of his fishing boat and drowned at the South end of Blue Grass Pit along Boonville New Harmony road.

Four people who were driving down the road by the pit noticed that a man was in the water next to his boat and struggling to get back into the boat.

Two guys swam out to this man be he was unconscious when they reached him. They got him back to shore and their friends had already called 911.

He died at the scene and could not be revived.

Be careful out there guys and anyone can fall out of the boat and get knocked out and drown unless you are wearing a life jacket that will hold your head up out of the water when you are unconscious.

My heart goes out to this man's family and friends.

No names have been released as of yet as they still have to notify his family.