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3 children killed when boat capsized during sudden and powerful storm, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The boat had a total of 10 people on board, with four being children. A tragic incident occurred on a lake in Wisconsin.
A tragic incident occurred on a lake in Wisconsin. Authorities are investigating the circumstances. What is known is that a boat carrying multiple people, including children, was affected by a severe storm. The storm created hazardous conditions.
The boat had a total of 10 people on board, with four being children. Despite all children wearing life jackets, three of them died. Seven people were rescued from the water.
Further details about the incident are available from local Wisconsin news sources, including the circumstances surrounding the capsizing and the investigation that is underway.
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Category: safety Published: July 4, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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