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Three children under age 10 killed on Geneva Lake
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Key Points:
- Three children, aged 6, 7, and 10, died after their boat capsized on Geneva Lake during severe storms on Friday.
- The 47-year-old boat operator, who had extensive boating experience, and four others were rescued; all children were wearing properly fitted life jackets.
- The boat was hit by at least two large waves while seeking refuge, causing it to take on water and capsize, with the vessel later found submerged in 32 feet of water.
- The children showed no external injuries, and preliminary findings indicate freshwater drowning as the cause of death.
- The storm featured winds of 90 to 100 mph, causing widespread damage in Walworth County, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
