2 dead and 1 missing after airboat capsizes in Florida river

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Highlands, Florida
Istokpoga Canal
Incident type
Boating, Drowning

Summary

Drowning Highlands Florida in Highlands, Florida: An airboat capsized on the Istokpoga Canal in Florida on Monday, killing two of its seven passengers and leaving one missing. The vessel was traveling to the Kissimmee River when it entered a deeper section of water, took on water, and overturned. Four people reached shore safely; three were missing, two of whom were later found dead at the scene while the third remains unaccounted for.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

2 dead and 1 missing after airboat capsizes in Florida river

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