31-year-old angler drowns in Watauga River after kayak capsizes, 15th boating fatality in Tennessee this year.

31-year-old angler drowns in Watauga River after kayak capsizes near Wilbur Dam; not wearing a personal flotation device. This marks the 15th boating-related fatality in Tennessee this year. The incident occurred on August 12 when the victim and another angler overturned their kayaks in rough water, with the other angler managing to call 911.