(WATE) — The body of a fisherman whose boat was found overturned in Watts Bar Lake was recovered Friday ... downstream from the Ferry Street boat ramp near the railroad bridge.

A body found in Watts Bar Lake late Thursday night was confirmed ... The body of Elisha Carpenter, 31, was discovered near the Polecat boat ramp at 10:50 p.m., according to a Loudon County ...

Witnesses said they saw the vehicle go off the road, drive through the boat ramp sign and speed toward Watts Bar Lake. A witness said the vehicle was halfway down the ramp when a passenger door ...