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Officials: Winds up to 100 Mph Triggered Geneva Lake Boating Tragedy that Claimed Lives of 3 Children
Preliminary findings say the children drowned after a large wave rolled the boat and sent 10 occupants into the water, police said.
- On Friday, July 3, a 25-foot recreational boat carrying 10 people capsized on Geneva Lake during a severe storm, resulting in three children drowning.
- The storm packed winds of 90 to 100 mph across Walworth County, rapidly producing hazardous boating conditions that overwhelmed the vessel as it attempted to reach safe harbor.
- While seven passengers were rescued by emergency responders, divers located the three children—a 6-year-old boy, 7-year-old girl, and 10-year-old girl—inside the sunken vessel in 32 feet of water.
- Geneva Lake police confirmed Monday that the three children suffered no external injuries and died from drowning, according to preliminary investigation findings.
- Widespread storm damage persists across southern Wisconsin, with Alliant Energy reporting over 1,000 customers still without power three days after the incident; local officials advise residents to dial 211 to report damage.
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New details after 3 children drown in Geneva Lake
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — New details into the investigation of three children who drowned in Geneva Lake after sudden storms on July 3. The National Weather Service in Sullivan confirmed that a sudden and severe storm swept through Walworth County, bringing estimated peak winds between 90 and 100 mph, and producing severe downburst winds that […] The post New details after 3 children drown in Geneva Lake appeared first on WTMJ.
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