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Lake Geneva boating tragedy leaves 3 children dead
NBC 5 Chicago • • nation
Key Points:
- Three children died after a boat capsized on Lake Geneva during a sudden and severe storm on the afternoon of July 1, amid peak summer tourism and Fourth of July celebrations.
- The motorboat carrying 10 people, including six adults and four children—all wearing life jackets—was overwhelmed by strong winds and waves, causing it to take on water, capsize, and sink.
- Rescuers saved all six adults and one child, but after an extensive search, the three missing children were recovered and later pronounced deceased despite immediate lifesaving efforts.
- The storm caused widespread damage in Walworth County, including downed power lines and scattered debris, straining local emergency services during a period of doubled population due to tourism.
- Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the capsizing and have urged boaters to monitor weather conditions closely and seek safe harbor when severe weather approaches.
