UPDATE: Spencer County Boat Accident Victim Identified, Cause of Death Released

The victim recovered from Little Pigeon Creek has been identified as Brandon T. Malone, 25, of Bullocktown.  Family has been notified and autopsy results have determined drowning as the cause of death. 

Release as of June 14, 2021 at 8:01 p.m.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a boating accident that occurred yesterday and resulted in the death of a Warrick County man. 

The accident occurred south of County Road 1060 North on Little Pigeon Creek which borders Spencer and Warrick counties.

At approximately 4:00 p.m. CT, the victim and a friend were kayaking when they came upon a logjam that completely blocked travel downstream.   Before being able to get to the shore, the victim tipped his kayak and went under water.

Efforts were made by the other kayaker to rescue the victim.

Today, at approximately 1:00 p.m. CT, the victim was recovered by Indiana Conservation Officers just downstream from where he was last seen. 

The victim was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident.  The incident is still under investigation and a cause of death is pending autopsy results.  The victim’s name will be released after family notification has been made. 

Responding agencies included Warrick County Sheriff’s Department, Spencer County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police, Spencer County EMA, Warrick County EMA, Boonville Fire Department, Luce Township Fire Department, the Spencer County Coroner’s Office, and multiple area first responders.