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54-Year-Old Fonda Man Found Dead After Boating Incident at Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE, CERRO GORDO COUNTY, IOWA, JUN 19 – The body of 54-year-old Dennis Blume was recovered after a coordinated sonar and underwater drone search following reports of his unoccupied fishing boat, Iowa DNR said.
- On Thursday, June 19, Dennis Blume, 54, from Fonda, was found dead in Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, after a boating incident.
- At about 1:30 p.m., authorities received a 911 call concerning a fishing boat left unattended as it drifted around the lake, with Blume's personal items found on board.
- State natural resource officials collaborated with the Clear Lake and Ventura fire departments to conduct a search employing sonar and underwater drone technology.
- Authorities located Blume's body around 5:30 p.m., and the Iowa DNR confirmed the recovery in a press release stating the investigation remains ongoing.
- This event represents the third suspected drowning in an Iowa lake within the past week, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety during water-related recreational activities.
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Death of Fonda boater at Clear Lake under investigation - Radio Iowa
A central Iowa man’s body was recovered from Clear Lake late Thursday afternoon. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the body of 54-year-old Dennis Blume of Fonda was located at around 5:30 PM after an extensive search. Authorities received a 911 call at about 1:30 Thursday afternoon, reporting an unoccupied fishing boat circling on […]
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