02/24/2020
UPDATED: As the search begins on Wednesday morning, the focus of the search is now being called a recovery mission.
Update: TWRA confirms that the boat suffered serious damage when it went through the flood gates of Pickwick Dam. The search for the missing boaters is ongoing at this time (1:30pm)
Updated: 10:21am TWRA confirms that the missing boat has been located below the dam at Pickwick. The search continues for the missing boaters.
Breaking News: 3 Members of High School Fishing Team Missing On Pickwick Lake
What we know know is that three boaters have been reported as missing on Pickwick Lake in Hardin County.
TWRA says that two,15-year-olds and a 43 year-old, male were reported missing Sunday night.
The missing boaters are reportedly team members of the Obion County Central High School Fishing team. The fishermen were in Hardin County on Saturday for a fishing tournament.
According to Tim Watkins, the Director of Schools for Obion County, the three people missing are two students and one of their fathers, a chaperone.
Watkins said their boat was having engine trouble before the start of the competition and they did not leave the dock with the rest of the competitors. It was believed they took the boat out of the water and went home, but it was later determined they went ahead and attempted to compete.
The teams truck and trailer has reportedly been located.
TWRA says the search will resume this morning and will be coordinated between the TWRA and the Hardin County Rescue Squad.