US EditionWentzville Man Drowns in the Lake of the Ozarks
- A 70-year-old boat operator from Wentzville lost his life after falling into Lake of the Ozarks near Workmen Hollow Cove on the evening of July 2.
- According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, the man, who was operating a 2002 Triton TR20PD, fell overboard around 6:30 p.m. close to the 8-mile mark and was not wearing a life jacket at the time.
- Bystanders rescued the man from the water before emergency responders from Lake Ozark, Rocky Mount fire crews, and several law enforcement officers arrived to support the investigation.
- He was declared dead at the scene shortly after 7:15 p.m., and his remains were taken to Hedges-Scott Funeral Home located in Camdenton; the boat remained undamaged and was subsequently towed by Lake Tow.
- In 2024, Troop F responded to a total of thirteen water-related deaths, comprising five boating fatalities and eight drownings, underscoring persistent safety issues at Lake of the Ozarks and nearby locations.
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Wentzville man drowns in the Lake of the Ozarks
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. - A Wentzville man was left dead after drowning Wednesday afternoon in the Lake of the Ozarks. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the drowning happened around 6:30 p.m. at the 8-mile mark, near Workmen Hollow Cove, involving a Triton TR20PD boat. Bank robbery suspect arrested in suburban home neighbors say they warned about The incident occurred after the victim, a 70-year-old man from Wentzville…
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